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English: Typical 20th century traditional depiction of pisky in brass from Dartmoor in Devon or Cornwall. C. 20mm high.
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Brass piskies such as these were commonly touched for luck in the home or carried about the person for protection- this one probably dates from the mid 20th century as a tourist souvenir most likely Dartmoor or Cornwall approx. 20mm high.

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