Vintage Links of London Pig in Boots Charm Sterling Silver

Vintage Links of London Pig in Boots Charm Sterling Silver

A characterful animal design from the original Links of London years, this Vintage Links of London Pig in Boots Charm is crafted in sterling silver and modelled as a small walking pig wearing four individually formed boots.

The charm combines a recognisable pig silhouette with exaggerated footwear, creating one of the more playful figurative designs within the original charm archive. Details include upright ears, a projecting snout, curled tail and clearly defined boot-shaped feet.

Known from surviving records as the Pig in Boots Charm, the design carries the original Links of London product reference 5030.1220.

Hallmarked for 2009, the charm is fitted with the standard Links of London oval bail. It can be worn on a suitable necklace or bracelet and is supplied with a split ring for Sweetie bracelet attachment.

Design & Craftsmanship

• Material: Sterling silver
• Design: Three-dimensional walking pig wearing four boots
• Original product reference: 5030.1220
• Length: 18mm
• Height: 10mm
• Height including jump ring: 13mm
• Width: 6mm
• Bail: Standard Links of London oval pendant and charm bail, 9mm × 7mm
• Compatibility: Suitable for necklaces or bracelets up to 5mm wide
• Hallmarks: LL, 925 with date letter for 2009
• Attachment: Supplied with split ring for Sweetie bracelet attachment
• Condition: Professionally cleaned and polished; in great condition

A Pig with Four Boots

The humour of the design lies in its directness. This is not simply a pig charm with decorative details added around it. Each of the four feet has been modelled as a separate boot, complete with a raised toe that gives the small figure an almost storybook quality.

The long body, pointed ears, curled tail and walking stance keep the animal clearly recognisable, while the polished silver finish gives the design a neat and sculptural appearance.

The Playful Side of Links of London

Links of London produced charms based on animals, symbols, places and familiar objects, often approaching those subjects with a light touch. The Pig in Boots Charm belongs to the more imaginative side of that archive.

Its appeal comes from the unexpected combination of subject and detail. A familiar farm animal becomes a miniature silver character, given personality through its posture and distinctive footwear.

Wearability

The charm’s horizontal form makes the full pig silhouette easy to recognise when worn. Its three-dimensional construction also gives it interest from either side, allowing the modelling of the body, boots and curled tail to remain visible as the charm moves.

The standard 9mm × 7mm oval bail will take a suitable necklace or bracelet up to 5mm wide. A split ring is included for attachment to a Links of London Sweetie bracelet.

Condition

The charm has been professionally cleaned and polished and is in great condition. As an original vintage piece, very light signs of age or previous use may remain.