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French 18K Gold & Pearl Etruscan Revival Tassle Locket browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Victorian: Pre 1900: item # 755732
Kensington House Antiques Kensington Maryland (301)942-0955 Guest Book $1950 |
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An exceptional 18K yellow gold locket necklace in the Etruscan Revival taste from the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. The oval locket's front cover is encrusted with an ornate pattern of twisted wirework and beading surrounding a central row of natural seed pearls. The locket is suspended within an oval frame decorated floral appliques against a stippled background. The frame suspends foxtail chains with ball terminals. The entire piece is suspended from a bale that echoes the decorative treatment of the frame and a foxtail chain with ball fittings. The locket has never been monogrammed. This is one of the most unusual Etruscan Revival lockets we've seen. The workmanship is of the first order, and despite its intricacy, the piece is still very wearable. The piece is stamped with the "tete d'aigle" hallmark for 18K gold. Origin: France, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, all original, no monogram, light normal dings to the back cover. Size: locket, 1" x 3/4"; frame with tassels, 2" x 1"; frame and bale, 3" long; chain, 18" long. Weight: 18.0 grams. |
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