Art Nouveau Large Gold Filled Shield Shape Locket w/ Paste Gems - Vintage Pendant Necklace on GF Chain - 2 Photo Estate Jewelry

$233.75 $275.00

Description:
A large and distinctive vintage 10K gold filled Art Nouveau etched and paste adorned locket in a shield shape made by the that is circa 1920s. The locket is hallmarked in one well with a fleur de lis in a raised circular shape with some letters or symbols at the top.

The front of this vintage pendant features etched flowers, leaves, and curls with 14 clear round paste accenting this flowing floral shape. On either side of the etched flowers, sets of tiny *paste gems hang on this flowering vine, from top to bottom. The etched and studded design fills up the whole front of the shield shaped locket.

NOTE: "Paste" stones are a type of cut glass. Paste stones were mainly produced to imitate the look of diamonds. The most commonly used material for paste was lead glass.

The back of the locket is plain with a matte finish. The top bale is fanned and also has some vertical lines on it.

This uniquely shaped locket has room for two photos inside. This locket has the hinge on the left, and opens on the right. Both of the inner frames and one of the plastic covers are still intact.

The filigree fold over clasp on the vintage gold filled chain opens and closes securely. The vintage chain complements this wonderful locket from yesteryear.

Measures:
2” x 1”
The gold filled cable chain is 18” long.

Weighs:
17.7 grams (locket and chain)
locket alone - 14.4 grams
chain alone - 3.3 grams

Condition:
In nice vintage condition with wear as would be expected an item that is circa 1920s.

Marked:
A fleur de lis inside one of the wells in a raised triangle shape (see listing photo)
Simmons is marked on the filigree fold over clasp end



** Loose stones and boxes are used to provide color and perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. **



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