Sterling silver Nuvo touchwud gnome charm - 23mm tall iron bound George V Solid silver tea

George V Solid silver tea caddy  Sheffield 1915 by James Dixon & Sons Ltd

This looks to be by an artist that has travelled and is making a detailed observation of a tribal member from the Maylay penninsular

With a marked Sterling Silver top and base and a wooden body

and his documented connection to the Della Robbia Pottery movement

Sterling silver Nuvo touchwud gnome charm - 23mm tall iron bound George V Solid silver teaSterling silver Nuvo touchwud gnome charm 23mm tall For centuries people have 'touched wood' or 'knocked on wood' to bring good luck, or to avert bad. With a touchwood charm you can carry your good luck around with you. With a Sterling Silver top and base and a wooden body, this gnome carries a bag of money in one hand and hammer in the other. He's beautifully detailed with a jovial face, pointed hat and even the soles of his shoes are perfectly made.