Vintage 14KP Yellow Gold Pelican Charm / Pendant – 0.93g

A beautiful little vintage gold find with far more character than the typical modern pelican charm.

This miniature figural pelican is stamped 14KP and weighs approximately 0.93 grams. The piece is exceptionally detailed for its tiny size, with individually textured feathers, a sculpted elongated bill, defined eye, body, foot and dimensional form.

What makes this piece especially appealing is the combination of its vintage character, 14KP hallmark and finely rendered miniature design. Rather than a flat or simplified bird silhouette, this is a genuinely sculptural little pelican with wonderful surface detail visible even at its very small scale.

DETAILS

• Vintage figural pelican charm / pendant

• Hallmarked 14KP

• Yellow gold

• Weight: approximately 0.93 grams

• No stones

• Detailed textured feather work

• Sculpted bill, eye, body and foot

• Integrated bail for wearing as a pendant or adding to a charm collection

• Petite miniature size – please see measurement and hand-scale photographs

• Hallmark has been photographed under magnification and is shown in the listing photos

• Maker unknown / no additional maker's mark identified

CONDITION

Exceptionally clean, near-mint vintage condition. The gold remains bright and the fine feather and facial detailing are crisp and well defined. No obvious damage, repairs or significant wear noted. Please review the close-up photographs, which form part of the condition description.

WHY THIS ONE STANDS OUT

There are plenty of pelican charms, but this one has the qualities collectors tend to look for in older fine jewelry: a genuine gold hallmark, miniature sculptural workmanship, crisp naturalistic detail and excellent preservation.

The 14KP mark is particularly interesting on a vintage piece; “P” is traditionally used for “plumb,” indicating the stated karat fineness rather than a plated or gold-filled designation.

The pelican also carries a wonderful range of associations. It is an iconic coastal and Gulf bird, the official state bird of Louisiana, and has historically been associated with devotion, nurturing and self-sacrifice. That makes the piece equally appealing as vintage fine jewelry, coastal jewelry, Louisiana jewelry, a bird-lover gift or a meaningful symbolic charm.

A tiny piece with a surprising amount of personality — perfect worn alone on a delicate chain, layered with other charms, or added to a vintage gold charm collection.

Please note: Sale is for the pelican charm only unless otherwise specifically stated. Chain not included.