Vintage 12K Gold Filled HAYWARD Heart Locket Necklace - Etched Pinstripes Sweetheart Retro Era WEH Photo Pendant on 12K GF Speidel Chain

$125.00

Description:
A vintage 12K Gold Filled heart shaped locket hallmarked for the WE HAYWARD Company that hangs from a 12K gold filled chain by Speidel. The front of this locket features a small oval with etched pinstripe designs around it. The edges have raised swirling leave designs. The hinge for this retro locket is on the left side, and it opens from the right side. It is circa 1930s.

There are two frames still intact. Under one of the frames is the Hayward Company hallmark - it says HAYWARD 1/20-12K GOLDFILLED. The Walter E. Hayward Company operated out of Attleboro, MA from approximately 1922 to 1950.

The locket hangs from a vintage 12K gold filled chain with a spring ring clasp. The clasp opens and closes securely.

Measurements:
Measures 7/8" long (not including bale loop) and is approx. 3/4" wide at widest section at the top of the heart.
Chain is 19" long

Weights:
Weighs grams with locket and chain: 7.3 grams
Locket alone: 5.3 grams
Chain alone: 2.0 grams

Markings:
Inside one of the locket wells is marked "HAYWARD 1/20-12K GOLDFILLED".
Gold Filled fine chain is marked "12K GF SPEIDEL" on the spring ring clasp.

Condition:
In nice vintage condition with wear as would be expected a vintage item that is circa 1930s/1940s (early mid century). Some marks on the back left side of the locket and some tarnishing to the inside. See photos for details. Locket opens and closes securely. Clasp on the vintage chain works well. Looks ever so lovely and ready for your photos!

Speidel Corporation operated beginning in the 1930s out of Providence, RI.
The Walter E. Hayward Company operated out of Attleboro, MA from approximately 1922 to 1950.



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


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