Large Vintage 12K Gold Filled Locket - Binder Brothers Seed Pearl Flower Black Enamel Oval Memory Photography Mourning Necklace 1940s BB

$191.25 $225.00

Description:

Beautiful vintage locket, the front has a black background, there is a raised gold flower on the front with seed pearls adorning it. There are 10 seed pearls in total. The back also has a black background with no design. I believe this locket to be circa 1940s.

There is light wear to the black enamel on both the front and the back as shown in photos. See front close up photo with two small areas of missing black areas on front of locket.

Inside the locket has space for two oval shaped photos. There is one remaining frame that has the Binder Bros. hallmark.

Locket closes securely as does the 14K GF yellow gold chain. The vintage locket is attached to a new 22'' long 14K gold filled rope chain.

NOTE: The maker's mark on this chain is for Binder Bros. Inc. which began operating around 1922 in New York City.

Approximate Measures:
Locket - 1 1/4" long with the smaller (attached) bale loop x 1" wide. 1 7/8'' long with long bail.
Chain - 22” long

Approximate Weights:
12.3 grams

Condition:
The locket is in nice antique condition with wear commensurate with age - circa 1940s. Some wear to the front and back of locket. Two very small areas on the front with missing enamel - see close up photo for details. The chain is new and in great condition and the clasp opens and closes as intended. See photos for details.

Marked:
The locket is marked 12/20 B B (each B inside an overlapping circle - Binder Bros. Mark)
The chain is marked 14K GF on the lobster clasp.

Note: Binder Bros. Inc. operated beginning circa 1922 in New York City.

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



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