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Description: |
This lovely antique Victorian heart shaped 9 K yellow gold
padlock has a carved coral rose on the front. The back has a
heart shaped beveled glass containing finely woven braided hair
of a loved one . The sides are decorated with crisp hand chased
design. The piece culminates in a hinged closure with a box
clasp at the top. It is not marked, but acid tested and
guaranteed. It is in very good vintage condition.
Approximate size: 1" x1/2" Total weight: 2.9 grams Mourning jewelry is widely associated with the Victorian Era, after the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria, started a trend for mourning jewelry for decades. A close cousin of mourning jewelry is sentimental jewelry. A lock of hair might have come from one's fiance, so determining whether a piece of jewelry is true mourning or merely sentimental can be tricky |
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Size: |
1" x1/2" | |
Material: |
9 Kt | |
Period: |
Mid 19th century | |
Condition: |
excellent | |
Status: |
sold | |
Item No.: |
2395 | |
Price: |
US$ 450.00 | |
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