Matilda | Vintage Rheinfall Charm Rhine Falls Switzerland Silver Enamel Travel Shield Tested
£6.00
Matilda | Vintage Rheinfall Charm Rhine Falls Switzerland Silver Enamel Travel Shield Tested. Colourful vintage enamel travel shield featuring the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall), Switzerland. The base metal is silver (acid tested, unmarked). Approx 1.4cm tall. Good vintage condition with expected signs of aging/wear on silver.
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Matilda | Vintage Rheinfall Charm Rhine Falls Switzerland Silver Enamel Travel Shield Tested
Recall travels through Switzerland or add to your collection with this charming vintage travel shield charm. This piece vividly depicts the famous Rheinfall (Rhine Falls), Europe’s most powerful waterfall by volume, located near Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. It serves as a colourful memento from this popular tourist destination, likely dating back to the peak era of souvenir charm collecting in the 1970s.
The charm is crafted in the classic shield shape from silver (acid tested positive, but unmarked for specific purity) and features a detailed enamel landscape. The enamel work captures the impressive waterfalls, surrounding greenery, and hillsides, with the location “RHEINFALL” clearly displayed at the top. Measuring approximately 1.4cm tall by 1.2cm wide, it’s a standard size for adding to a traditional charm bracelet.
These enamel travel shields were popular ways for tourists to commemorate their journeys across Europe and beyond, each charm representing a specific city, region, or landmark visited. This particular example captures the scenic beauty of the Rhine Falls.
Condition & Important Notes: The charm is presented in good vintage condition. The colourful enamel scene is well-preserved, appearing intact with no obvious chips or major losses. The silver base metal shows typical signs of aging for a vintage piece, including some light surface wear and tarnish, which could potentially be polished further if desired. This is a preloved item from the c. 1970s and will naturally show evidence of its history. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are integral to the item’s description (taken with DSLR; screen colour variations possible). Please note: Any props or boxes shown are for display only and not included. The charm has received a light cleaning.
Specifications:
- Material: Silver (Acid Tested, Unmarked) & Vitreous Enamel
- Style: Vintage Enamel Travel Shield Charm
- Location Depicted: Rheinfall / Rhine Falls, Switzerland
- Measurements: Approx. 1.4cm tall x 1.2cm wide
- Hallmark: None present; Acid Tested as Silver
- Era: Vintage, Circa 1970s (Estimate)
- Condition: Good vintage; enamel good, silver shows typical aging/wear/tarnish.
A lovely vintage piece for any collector of travel shield charms, enamel jewellery, or anyone with a special connection to the Rheinfall or Switzerland.
