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Switzerland gave the world precision watches, Alpine skiing, and the best cheese on the planet, and at some point a very clever jeweler decided all three deserved to be commemorated in 14K gold. This mid-century souvenir charm is a miniature Swiss cheese wheel with a wedge cut away to reveal the interior, the characteristic holes sculpted in yellow gold. The Swiss cross shield in red and white enamel sits on top, leaving zero ambiguity about where this came from. Mid-century travel souvenir charms in 14K gold are their own passionate collector category, and the food and novelty charm subset commands serious attention. A Swiss cheese wheel with this level of three dimensional detail and intact enamel, the holes, the cross, the cut wheel shape all reading perfectly, is exactly the kind of piece charm collectors spend years hunting for. Condition: Estate excellent. Enamel on Swiss cross intact and vibrant. Natural gold patina consistent with age. Key Features: Material: 14K yellow gold with enamel Design: Swiss cheese wheel with cut wedge revealing sculptural gold interior holes Enamel: Red and white Swiss cross shield on top only Era: Mid-century, souvenir charm circa 1950s to 1960s Origin: Switzerland travel souvenir Style: Novelty charm, food charm, travel souvenir charm Wear: Pendant or charm bracelet Condition: Estate excellent, enamel intact