My Vintage Bates and Klinke Charm Collection

I've been collecting B&K charms for a while now and have finally finished my first bracelet.  It's a very full and busy bracelet because I put a charm on every link.  The four main shapes, scallop, round, art deco, and ships wheel, are all mixed together and there's no real theme or pattern other than they are all Bates & Klinke souvenir travel charms from all over the Unites States.  I also have a few of the unusual shaped ones spaced around.  These are harder to find so I'm always excited when I get one.  I collect these in spurts.  I'll go for a long while without buying any and then I'll get inspired and purchase three or four in a day.  That's the reason it's taken me a long time to fill the bracelet, not that they are super rare or anything.  In fact they are very easy to find on-line.

I've also included a photo of a bracelet I have started with all Bates & Klinke Florida tourist destination charms.  Florida is my home state and where I still live. I have a few more to buy before it's full.   My favorite is the enamel one with Florida oranges on the center.  The B&K enamel charms are very scarce and usually sell for a high price on auction sites.

Bates and Klinke are easy to recognize because of the distinctive hallmark.  I recommend collecting them as great way to commemorate travel and it is fun to remember the old tourist destinations.

Filed Under: Private Jewelry Collection

Tags: Bates & Klinke • Travel Charms