We sometimes have a collection of Nuvo or Chim and other estate or vintage charms for sale, and when available they will be displayed on this page.

Nuvo was the brand mark of a charm manufacturer from Birmingham UK. The company ceased production in the 1980s and Nuvo charms are collected throughout the world. They can be distinguished by the Nuvo or Nuvo regd logo which is usually on the base but could also be on any other convenient part of the charm. Hallmarked charms by Nuvo will have the sponsor’s mark RP with the Birmingham assay anchor mark, but a hallmark will normally only be present on the heaviest of silver charms and most gold charms.

Chim was the brand mark of another well known London based maker who ceased trading early in the 1980's. These charms can be distinguished by the name CHIM in capitals impressed on the charm.

Welded Bliss took over the production of another quality Birmingham manufacturer in 1989 when they ceased trading. Many of our charms are also original 60s and 70s designs, have been in continuous production, and are at least equal in quality to Nuvo or Chim designs. Charm manufacturers from the 1960s onwards often had very similar designs. It is interesting to compare some of the designs from Nuvo or Chim to those of our own and it can be seen there are often only subtle differences between them. This is not surprising as many of the freelance model makers of the time worked for quite a few different manufacturers and would alter their designs accordingly for each one.

All vintage pre-owned and estate items are sold as seen with patina intact. They have not been cleaned, polished or repaired unless specifically stated. If you want us to either ultrasonically clean, and / or polish an item please let us know when you make the order.

 

All Nuvo and Chim charms date between the mid 1960’s and the early 1980’s. It is not possible to be more specific with dates unless an item has a dateable hallmark.

All the charms are British sterling quality silver (925 purity) unless specifically stated to the contrary.

All charms will be supplied with one jump ring either as photographed or a replacement, plus one complimentary split ring. Vintage charms are supplied in a plain seal bag, unless a gift pouch is requested.

 

In all cases the static ring will be intact, hinges will be serviceable and catches will work, unless specifically stated to the contrary. Enamelling or painting on vintage charms is usually worn and this will be stated.

 

Photographs may show a coin or ruler for scale purposes. Photographs are enlarged to show detail, they do not represent the actual size of the item. Please refer to the dimensions and weights given on each listing.

 

Condition report categories:

Mint: As new, either in original packaging or in unworn condition.

Excellent: Only the lightest wear. No visible rubbing.

Good: In good all round condition, obviously used with light surface scratching but no impact on detail.

Fair: Heavier wear with more rubbing to exposed areas.

Poor: Very heavy wear and rubbing which impacts on detail.

 

The style of charms may be categorised as follows:

 

Stamping Hollow: Sometimes referred to as 'puffed'. A hollow charm is made by soldering together two stamped or pressed components. They can usually be identified by a seam running around the centre, a pin hole (which allows air to escape when manufacturing), and a lighter weight compared to a similar solid object.

Although most of these charms today are either Italian or from the Far East, there is some good quality British made charms from the 1960's.

Stamping One Part: A lightweight one piece stamping, not three dimensional.

Solid Cast: Basically this means it is not a hollow stamping. The item may be completely solid and it may also have scooped areas or voids depending on the design, but these are visually apparent. For example a bell has a void by design, but it could still be described as a solid item.

Opening Hinged: Made from a minimum of two parts with a hinge. Usually the catch will be at the opposite side to the hinge.

Opening: As above but with no hinge, for example, a box with a lid. This is not a common design for a charm.

Moving Parts: Made from a minimum of two parts where there is free movement between the parts. The parts may be riveted together or joined with links.

Articulated: Although two parts riveted together could be called articulated, I prefer to classify this as a series of segments or pieces which are jointed. A classic example of this is a fish design where several segments of the body are riveted allowing the pieces to move in two directions which creates fairly realistic movement.

Mechanical: This is a type of moving charm where there is a functioning part (or parts) in the design. The most common example of this would be a lever or a winding handle.

Automaton: Movement created by springs and cogs, for example, clocks and animated figures. Extremely rare in charm form.

Enamel: Usually enamel based paints but more rarely, vitreous enamel.

Hand Made: Entirely made from components from hand cut, raised or chased pieces of sheet and wire and assembled by soldering or mechanical fixings.

 

Image	Name	Price
	Nuvo Hovercraft Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Hovercraft Shows rows of seats and the driver inside   Style: Hinged Opening Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo regd Size in mm, longest to shortest dimensions (25 mm = one i…	£48.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe (engraved to side) Showing inside, a woman serving a child at the counter   Style: Hinged Opening Condition: Good (slight rubbing to base) Marks /… OUT OF STOCK	£45.00	More
	Nuvo Cottage Silver Charm   Nuvo Charm Cottage with picket fence. Showing inside; a bed, dressing table, armchair and rug   Style: Hinged Opening Condition: Good (some paint residues, will remove easily) Marks…	£38.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Manor House Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Manor House Showing inside; longcase clock, cabinet and chair    Style: Hinged Opening Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo regd and Sterling Silver Size in mm, longes…	£45.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Water Mill Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Water Mill Spinning water wheel    Style: Moving Parts Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo and Sil. Size in mm, longest to shortest measurements: 18 x 15 x 10 (25 mm = one…	£35.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Noah's Ark Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Noah's Ark Showing inside, Noah , Giraffe and Tiger    Style: Opening Hinged Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo Regd and Silver. Size in mm, longest to shor…	£35.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Record Player Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Dansette style record player Showing inside, turntable and arm    Style: Opening Hinged Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo Regd and Silver. Size in mm, lon… OUT OF STOCK	£48.00	More
	Nuvo Vintage Car Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Vintage Open Saloon Car Static wheels. Showing inside, engine block    Style: Opening Hinged Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo Regd and Silver. Size in mm, lon…	£35.00	Buy More
	Nuvo Weather House Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Weather House Male and female figures move towards the entrances marked Wet and Fine.   Style: Moving Parts Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo Regd and Silver. Size … OUT OF STOCK	£35.00	More
	Nuvo Swiss Chalet Silver Charm Nuvo Charm Swiss Chalet, Alpine Lodge Showing inside, man playing large Alpine horn   Style: Opening Hinged Condition: Good Marks / Stamps: Nuvo Regd. Size in mm, longest to shortest …	£45.00	Buy More