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Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force Fim Wings Crown 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
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Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force Fim Wings Crown 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

An Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the symbol for the Air Force, being a pair of wings with a crown above and a face below (possibly of Medusa - two locks closely resemble snakes). The letters FIM below the crown in blue enamel. The pendant is extremely finely detailed and well made. The reverse features the date 14-1-933 and the number XI (11) in raised script, and is signed F. Chiappe and marked 750 for 18 karat gold.

Dimensions: 2 x 3.1 x 0.27 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.77 grams

(Chain not included)

Filippo Chiappe 1863 – 1936, studied jewellery at the Academy of Arts in Massa, Italy. He later trained in both Alger and Paris. He returned to Genoa to be a director at Vassallo and then founded his own business on the Via Roma, Genoa, later opening in Milan, Paris and Rome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Air Force Pendant to the 1920s.

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SA1159234
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1684t
Description
An Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the symbol for the Air Force, being a pair of wings with a crown above and a face below (possibly of Medusa - two locks closely resemble snakes). The letters FIM below the crown in blue enamel. The pendant is extremely finely detailed and well made. The reverse features the date 14-1-933 and the number XI (11) in raised script, and is signed F. Chiappe and marked 750 for 18 karat gold.
fig 1. An 18k yellow gold pendant featuring outspread wings topped with a crown, a lion head motif at the base, and blue enamel letters.
fig 1. Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force Fim Wings Crown 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Dimensions: 2 x 3.1 x 0.27 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.77 grams

(Chain not included)

Filippo Chiappe 1863 – 1936, studied jewellery at the Academy of Arts in Massa, Italy. He later trained in both Alger and Paris.

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He returned to Genoa to be a director at Vassallo and then founded his own business on the Via Roma, Genoa, later opening in Milan, Paris and Rome.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
0.3cm (0.12")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Air Force Pendant to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159234
Dealers Internal Ref
1684t
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force Fim Wings Crown 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

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An 18k yellow gold pendant featuring outspread wings topped with a crown, a lion head motif at the base, and blue enamel letters.
Vintage Italian Chiappe Air Force FIM Wings Crown 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
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An 18k yellow gold pendant featuring outspread wings topped with a crown, a lion head motif at the base, and blue enamel letters.
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Aviation and military pendants originated as commemorative tokens, unit insignias, or lucky talismans worn by aircrew and military personnel. Throughout the twentieth century, jewellers rendered these symbolic emblems in fine metals such as gold and silver, often accented with enamel to denote specific regiments, civilian aero clubs, or national forces.

High-grade fine charms are typically crafted from 14k or 18k yellow gold to provide lasting durability and rich colour tone. The detailed insignia often features vitreous enamel, applied via champleve or cloisonne techniques, where coloured glass powder is fused into prepared metal recesses at high temperatures.

Authenticity is verified by examining purity hallmarks, such as 750 or 18K stamps, alongside maker marks or country identification symbols typically located on the reverse or bail. Inspecting the precise casting quality, hand-finishing details, and crispness of enamel work further distinguishes genuine vintage pieces from modern reproductions.

A vintage gold emblem pendant can be styled individually on a fine yellow gold cable chain for a subtle minimalist look. Alternatively, it serves as a central focal point when layered alongside varied lengths of contemporary gold chains or attached to a heavy charm bracelet.

Clean gently using lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, taking care around enamel sections. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemicals, or abrasive polishing cloths, as these can chip the vitreous enamel or erode fine engraved surface details over time.
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