On the Wings of Love

Romantic Victorian Locket with "Love Bird", England c. 1890


€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Romantic Victorian Locket with "Love Bird", England c. 1890
Romantic Victorian Locket with "Love Bird", England c. 1890
Description
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In the 19th century, lockets were among the most popular pieces of jewelry among all social classes. When photography became affordable over the graduated course of the century and the new photographs replaced the miniature paintings that had previously been commonplace, it became fashionable to carry these little marvels of technology with you at all times. Kept close to the heart, lockets could be used to keep mementos of loved ones or happy events safe from prying eyes. Depending on taste and budget, the jewelry manufacturers and goldsmiths of the time produced a wide variety of pieces from tombac, silver or gold. The lids of this locket, which we discovered in London, are made of 9-carat red gold, while the stabilizing parts are made of a base metal: a sheet of gold was applied to the solid base metal and then further worked, shaped and engraved. This technique was known as "back & front" at the time the locket was created. The locket shows flower tendrils and swallows on the lids. These birds, also known as "lovebirds" in England, were regarded as messengers of love and were often given as gifts of love in the form of jewelry. They were a pledge of love and were intended to assure the recipient of the everlasting affection of the giver, as well as being a promise of commitment. We discovered the locket in London, where it was probably made. We have added a matching gold chain so that it can be worn immediately.
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Romantic Victorian Locket with "Love Bird", England c. 1890
On the Wings of Love
€ 590.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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