Orphan Annie Decoder Necklace

Description

**Holiday 2008 Collection**

"Who’s that little chatter box?
The one with pretty auburn locks?
Whom do you see?
It's Little Orphan Annie."

Do you remember the hilarious scene in the movie "A Christmas Story" when Ralphie locks himself in the bathroom to decipher Orphan Annie's secret message?

It was: Be sure to drink your Ovaltine!

While Ovaltine was the official sponsor of the Orphan Annie Radio Show for many years, (followed by Quaker Puffed Wheat Sparkies), contrary to popular opinion “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine” was never actually one of Annie’s secret messages.

What were Annie’s top secret messages? With this Orphan Annie Decoder Necklace, a working decoder that actually spins, you can find out. (One of Annie's actual coded messages will be included in your order!)

Although Annie's secret decoder pins were originally made of metal and came in a solid brass color, the colorful paper version used in this necklace was issued in 1942, a result of metal shortages from World War II.

Made from a hand built shadow box, hand cut glass, and beautifully scalloped sterling silver solder, this necklace is a little piece of history and whimsy all in one.

Whether you use it to send your own top secret message, decipher one of Annies, or simply wear it, this necklace is sure to be a treasured favorite!

Best of all- you don't have to drink a single glass of Ovaltine to get it!

Added on Aug 23, 2009