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Victorian "Back & Front" Locket wieth Blue Enamel, c. 1890


€ 890.00 *
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Victorian "Back & Front" Locket wieth Blue Enamel, c. 1890
Victorian "Back & Front" Locket wieth Blue Enamel, c. 1890
Description
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In the 19th century, lockets were among the most popular jewelry gifts. No wonder: as brooches and pendants with a concealed compartment, they were extremely suitable for preserving memories of important events, but above all of loved ones. They were usually used to hold pictures of loved ones or locks of their hair. This pendant comes from this fashion and has an oval shape. The front cover of this piece of jewellery features a bouquet of flowers and geometric ornaments covered in blue enamel. The back shows slightly different engravings and a field with the monogram "EC" in the center. The design is typical of the late 19th century. The locket was made using the so-called "back-and-front" technique. The two lids of the pieces of jewellery are made from 9-karat gold. They are held and stabilized by a frame made of a base metal, which lies inside the locket and is therefore not visible when worn. This technique, a type of particularly stable doublé, was widespread in England in the late 19th century. Two small frames inside the locket allow the insertion of suitably cut photos or other souvenirs. There is a braided strand of hair on one side. We found the locket in London and added a matching gold chain.
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Victorian "Back & Front" Locket wieth Blue Enamel, c. 1890
Memory Lane
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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