{"product_id":"antique-vermeil-photo-locket-gold-gilt-silver-picture-pendant-french-weevil-hallmark-victorian-edwardian-locket","title":"Antique Vermeil Photo Locket – Gold Gilt Silver Picture Pendant – French Weevil Hallmark – Victorian Edwardian Locket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCharming \u003cstrong\u003eantique vermeil photo locket\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from gold-gilt silver and fitted with a suspension ring allowing it to be worn as a pendant.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lovely round locket features delicate engraved decoration. Both sides are embellished with \u003cstrong\u003efinely engraved floral and foliate motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with an elegant pattern of fine wavy and linear engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne side features a \u003cstrong\u003eblank central cartouche\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally suitable for engraving initials or a monogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe locket opens to reveal \u003cstrong\u003etwo compartments designed to hold small photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with their interior frames. The antique blue backing remains in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esuspension ring bears a French weevil hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming the silver. As the silver is gilded, this photo locket is made of \u003cstrong\u003evermeil (gold-gilt silver)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBased on its decoration, construction and opening mechanism, this lovely locket can be dated to the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th or very early 20th century, circa 1890-1910\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese small photo lockets were beautiful examples of \u003cstrong\u003esentimental jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to keep photographs of loved ones close to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming antique piece that can still be worn as a pendant, fitted with two treasured photographs, or kept as a beautiful collectible piece of antique jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: \u003cstrong\u003e23.8 mm \/ 0.94 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosed thickness: \u003cstrong\u003e4.6 mm \/ 0.18 in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e5.1 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003evermeil \/ gold-gilt silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHallmark: \u003cstrong\u003eFrench weevil hallmark on the suspension ring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLovely antique condition with minor signs of age and wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58786956706127,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0628_89a243c6-ec1d-4f4c-99af-4cc7ae5a471b.jpg?v=1789461267","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-vermeil-photo-locket-gold-gilt-silver-picture-pendant-french-weevil-hallmark-victorian-edwardian-locket","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}