1939 New York World's Fair Locket/Necklace/Keychain ID Question? :)

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  1. iKokomo

    iKokomo New Member

    I was wondering if anyone knows much about this 1939 New York World's Fair trinket I found at a thrift store for $4USD? What was this originally? Was it a necklace style locket or a keychain? What is the history behind this?

    I see there are two people inside the photos slots on the inside.
     

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    You don't give size but my first thought is it was meant for a charm bracelet.

    Debora
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree, a charm for a bracelet.
     
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  5. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    I cannot tell what color metal, if it's silver, it's worth a happy amount more than the average price of a charm bracelet decoration.
     
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    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I would think chain original. So a locket then.

    Debora
     
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Guess it depends on how you feel about your boyfriend whether you wear him next to your heart or dangling off your wrist.
     
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  9. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    :hilarious::hilarious:
     
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  10. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    My boyfriend went to the World's Fair and all I got was this...?

    Debora
     
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  11. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Now, if it was the 1964-65 Fair I'd know a whole group of interested buyers. There is a FB group for The New York World's Fair 1964-65. We occasionally show items from the 1939 Fair and I think some people are cross-collectors - they collect different Fair souvenirs.
     
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  12. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Think I have a big clunky pin from that one, with the Unisphere. Somewhere. Will have to remember this if it turns up.
     
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  13. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    No kidding. I will look for the group, I went to the NY fair and have souvies... Thanks.
     
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