ANTIQUE WWI TOUCH WOOD THUMBS UP SILVER CHARM DOLL vintage. A very charming antique silver charm which dates to the World War One era. It is known as a "touch wood" because touching the wood (the head) was said to give good luck and this is why many were given out during World War One to bring luck and safety to servicemen and their families involved in the war. Very good condition, with light signs of age and use. Some of these charms have glass eyes, but as far as I can tell this charm was not made that way and the facial features are carved into the wood. Please take a good look at the ...