Rare Vintage Mouse Googly Eye Pendant Charm

Rare Antique Vintage Mouse Googly Eye Pendant Charm Signed with a makers mark. Enameled painted metal. Googly eye jewelry has appeared in several eras, with early examples in the 19th century, driven by Victorian novelty and amusement. It later saw a surge in popularity in the mid-20th century (1940s-1960s) with kitsch and novelty items, and continues to be popular in modern vintage and contemporary jewelry. 19th Century: The Victorian era featured novelty jewelry with whimsical and eccentric designs, including pieces with "buggy-eyed" beetles and animal-themed pieces with prominent eyes. Goldsmiths, sometimes working from illustrated bestiaries, created fanciful and often comical designs. Mid-20th Century (1940s-1960s): This period saw a rise in mass-produced novelty jewelry, often made from materials like celluloid and lucite. This era includes many iconic googly-eyed designs, such as cat brooches and owl pendants.