{"product_id":"antique-art-nouveau-vermeil-photo-locket-gold-plated-silver-floral-design-circa-1900","title":"Antique Art Nouveau Vermeil Photo Locket – Gold-Plated Silver – Floral Design – Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003eantique vermeil photo locket (gold-plated silver)\u003c\/strong\u003e dating from the \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau period, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis delicate circular pendant features a particularly charming design. The entire frame is surrounded by a finely detailed \u003cstrong\u003ewreath of raised flowers and leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an elegant and romantic border around the glass. Its naturalistic floral decoration is characteristic of the Art Nouveau taste of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe center retains its \u003cstrong\u003eslightly domed antique glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally intended to protect a small photograph, miniature portrait or personal keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse retains its \u003cstrong\u003eremovable metal backing plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, secured by small tabs, allowing access to the photograph compartment. The traditional antique construction can be clearly seen in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe piece bears \u003cstrong\u003eseveral hallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e, including marks on the back plate and along the side of the setting, as well as a \u003cstrong\u003emaker's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because of their extremely small size, I prefer not to attribute the maker without a clearer close-up of the hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe locket remains in \u003cstrong\u003egood antique condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing a lovely aged patina and minor signs of wear consistent with its age. Please note a \u003cstrong\u003esmall chip to the lower edge of the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible in the photographs. It is discreet and does not detract from the overall beauty of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: \u003cstrong\u003e28 mm \/ approx. 1.10 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: \u003cstrong\u003e3.9 mm \/ approx. 0.15 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e4 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003evermeil – gold-plated silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau, circa 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautiful and romantic \u003cstrong\u003eFrench antique keepsake locket\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for wearing as a pendant or adding to a collection of antique French jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58850396406095,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0628_82a20d14-1620-4dc9-8741-cc7a9bb2f235.jpg?v=1790083033","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-art-nouveau-vermeil-photo-locket-gold-plated-silver-floral-design-circa-1900","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}