{"product_id":"antique-napoleon-iii-photo-locket-pendant-rose-gold-plated-hand-painted-porcelain-flowers-victorian-necklace-circa-1880","title":"Antique Napoleon III Photo Locket Pendant Rose Gold Plated Hand-Painted Porcelain Flowers Victorian Necklace Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Napoleon III era photo locket with quiet, refined charm. This antique rose gold plated pendant opens to reveal a small photo compartment protected by its original glass, while the front is set with an oval hand-painted porcelain plaque depicting a delicate bouquet of pink roses, a yellow flower, and blue forget-me-nots on a black ground. The chased scrollwork border and raised floral rosettes speak to the full elegance of the Victorian style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType: Photo locket pendant\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III era, circa 1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Rose gold plated metal, center plaque in hand-painted porcelain \/ painted enamel\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Total height 55 mm (2.17 in) x Width 24.7 mm (0.97 in) x Depth 10.6 mm (0.42 in) — Interior photo compartment: 22 x 16 mm (0.87 x 0.63 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: measurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly (+\/- 1-2 mm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good condition, normal wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe chased scroll and shell-motif border frames the center plaque with real elegance, each petal and leaf of the bouquet hand-painted with precision. The hinged clasp opens smoothly and reveals the original glass, a rare detail that speaks to the piece's authenticity and the care with which it has been preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis locket wears beautifully as a pendant on a fine chain, alone or layered with other antique pieces, and sits just as well in a collector's display case. It will appeal to lovers of Victorian jewelry, collectors of antique lockets, and anyone seeking a gift rich in history. Its state of preservation, original glass, and finely painted decoration make it an authentic piece, full of character, built to last through many more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Napoleon III rose gold plated locket, with its hand-painted porcelain plaque and preserved original glass, embodies the quiet elegance of 19th-century photo lockets — an ideal collector's piece for any antique jewelry lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @arts_chris_riviera for new arrivals and a closer look behind the scenes: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58658366521679,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0629_0ddc9254-dd26-47a6-8d4f-32e6c522debb.jpg?v=1788443118","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-napoleon-iii-photo-locket-pendant-rose-gold-plated-hand-painted-porcelain-flowers-victorian-necklace-circa-1880","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}