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Final Charm from Annette's Iconic Charm Bracelet to Sell on Sunday

Annette's charm from Shelley is shown in the image above
It appears that the very special series of auctions featuring Annette's iconic 1960's gold charm's and bracelets will finally come to a close this weekend, as the last remaining piece is set to sell on Sunday. 

This final, 1 1/8''x 1 1/8'' charm was gifted to Annette in commemoration of her 18th birthday by life-long friend, Shelley Fabares.  It is crafted of 14k gold and is accented by ruby and amethyst gems.  The reverse is engraved: "Happy 18th, Annette, Love you, Shell."  

Annette and Shelley's friendship began on the set of the Annette serial - which aired during the 1957 - 1958 season of The Mickey Mouse Club - and flourished alongside their careers in the television, film and music industries.  Their bond fascinated fans and inspired countless articles within the pages of the most popular teen magazines of the 1960's. Throughout their adult years, their friendship endured, with Shelley by Annette's side through every stage of her difficult battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Today Shelley continues to support Annette's greatest dream by serving as a Director of The Annette Funicello Research Fund for Neurological Diseases - the organization that will benefit from the sale of the charm she gave to Annette nearly 55 years ago.



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