$72.25 $85.00
Description:
Lovely round gold filled photo locket that is circa the early to mid 1900s in age made by the Bliss Brothers Jewelry Company - see NOTE below about this company. This "Timeworn Treasure" has some wear from its past but still has joy to give its new wearer!
The front of this vintage locket features an etched 3 leafed cartouche in the center. There are some etched flower and leafy designs on the sides of this central element. The front is in a rose gold color that highlights the etched shapes as they are in a gold color. The back side has etched vertical pinstripes that are crossed by 4 horizontal lines.
NOTE: Bliss Brothers Company was founded by Charles Edwin Bliss, Everett Bradford Bliss, and R.L.F. Everett. According to an 1883 history of the county, Bliss Brothers & Everett “made a general variety of ladies’ and gents’ gold-plated goods.” The company became Bliss Brothers Co. sometime after 1887. Compacts, pill boxes, and other small items, including gold-filled and sterling jewelry, were made.
Inside the locket are two round compartments for photos. Both wells have the frame, and one has a gold paper backing and plastic cover. The locket closes securely. The hinge is on the bottom and the locket opens at the top.
The bale is fanned and has some wonderful decorative raised elements that complement the locket’s design.
The vintage photo locket hangs from a vintage gold filled twisted link rope chain that is 18” in length. The chain has a filigree fold over clasp that closes securely. (This type of clasp is an older style of clasp.)
Approximate Measurements:
Locket - 7/8” in diameter (1” high including the bale loop on top)
Chain - 18” long
Approximate Weights:
7.6 grams
locket alone - 5.4 grams
chain alone - 2.2 grams
Condition:
In fair to nice antique condition with wear commensurate with an antique item that is circa 1910 to 1920s. Some wear and scratches to the gold fill on the front, especially on the rose gold contrast color - see photos for detail. Item's price reflects condition.
Markings:
The locket is marked inside one well with a the stamp: 1/20 10K and the Bliss Brothers hallmark of a capital B with a small B inside the top and CO inside the bottom of the B.
The 18” long gold filled chain is stamped 1/20 12K on the fold over clasp.
** Loose stones and boxes are used to provide color and perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. **
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