do you have something flat you'd like to preserve under glass? a few strands of hair from a beloved? a dried flower or petal from a favorite space? a photo? a note? something else? perhaps this antique screw top locket with double sided beveled glass is the whimsical keeper for your flat remembrance.
yes, the top bail screws off, which means this locket comes apart into its four compartments: the bail, the bezel rim, and two pieces of beveled glass
the date letter on this hallmark doesn't match perfectly with the date letters in the hallmark charts, so we can't share an exact origin year. the latest possible date match is 1905, though it could be older than that
9k rosy gold + glass
M E A S U R E M E N T S
gold rim is ~25.9mm across
bail's inner opening is ~7.65mm x ~3.9mm
gold components weigh 0.9g
combined weight with glass is 3.3g
C O N D I T I O N
in good antique condition
-heavy patina throughout the recessed design details, though it doesn't show signs of previous polishings
-without something between the two pieces of glass there's a bit of wiggle in the setting
-ornate bail is hollow and there's a small void/hole at the bottom of the ornate detail at the top of the bail
-glass is in good condition with a few minor scratches visible when assembled and several chips to the edges of the glass, which are hidden when assembled
this is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved
please carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition
S H O P A G R E E M E N T S
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S K I N S E N S I T I V I T I E S
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