My Nostalgic Soul
Soul of the Forgotten β Frozen Charlotte Antique Bisque Penny Doll Necklace
Soul of the Forgotten β Frozen Charlotte Antique Bisque Penny Doll Necklace
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Not every Charlotte rides the sleigh into the storm. This one, they say, slipped out of the tale before the ending was written. She is small enough to wander off through a gap in the pages, into a kinder version of the story than the one that everyone remembers.
She lost her arms somewhere along the way. That part is true. Her years of being loved are plain on her. She has a little chip on one foot, soft paint worn thin from a hundred years of small hands holding her. But the cold that took the others never quite found her. She made it through.
She didn't need saving the way the rest of them did. She needed pearls where her arms used to be, and something to carry her the rest of the way.Β I gave her two tiny faux pearls at her shoulders like new little arms holding her chain, and a small silver angel wing at her side. She hangs from a simple silver curb chain, sweet and minimal, made to be worn every day.
I love her imperfections. They're not the tragedy β they're just her hundred and twenty years of history and love, worn lightly.
Read the full story: Frozen Charlotte β My Nostalgic Soul
Details
- Genuine antique German bisque penny doll, circa 1900, 2" tall
- Hand-painted floral bonnet, rosy cheeks, blue bootie
- Silver tone chain (approx. 18") with two tiny faux pearls at her shoulders
- Small silver angel wing charm
- One of a kind β no two penny dolls are alike
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. β Gwendalynn Grey
Care, Wear & Provenance
Care, Wear & Provenance
A little history, a little care
Every piece I make is built by hand from things that have already lived a life. Antique bisque doll fragments, old keys and photographs, lace, silk ribbon, chandelier crystals and vintage beads, all put back together into something you can wear. They're sturdier than they look (the bisque in particular), but they are still old, and a little care goes a long way toward keeping them beautiful.
Wearing your piece
- Put your jewelry on last, after perfume, lotion and hairspray, and take it off before you bathe, swim, sleep or do anything strenuous.
- Keep the whole piece away from water and harsh chemicals and high heat.Β
- Be gentle with the bisque and the other fragile parts. A drop onto a hard floor or a hard knock can chip or crack them.
Cleaning
A soft, dry cloth is all it needs. Please don't use jewelry dips, silver polish or an ultrasonic cleaner, and don't rub the bisque with a polishing cloth, because they can strip old finishes, lift paint and loosen joints. Old silver-tone and brass metal darkens with time. That's normal, a naturally protective coating, and it's part of the look, so there's no need to polish it away.
Storing it
Keep each piece on its own in a dry place out of direct sunlight, so nothing scratches or tangles. Pieces with ribbon or lace keep their shape best laid flat, and the box or pouch yours came in makes a good home for it.
Please note
These are keepsakes for grown-ups, not toys, and they aren't meant for children. They have small parts that can come loose, and some old metal findings may possibly contain lead or nickel. If your skin is sensitive to base metals, you may want to wear yours over clothing or for shorter stretches.
Provenance and materials
Every bisque doll in my Frozen Charlotte and Frozen Charlie pieces is an authentic antique. The rest of a piece is a mix. Some parts are antique or vintage, like keys, lace, photographs and beads, and some are newer replicas. When I know how old something is or where it came from, I say so in that piece's description. Otherwise I can't promise the exact age, maker or history of every part.
Because these pieces are made from old things, they can show small variations, signs of age and little imperfections. I think that's a big part of their charm, and it's what makes each one the only one of its kind. That's why they chose you and me.
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. β Gwendalynn Grey
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