Vintage 14K Gold Filled Hayward WEH Locket Necklace in Shield Shape & SR Monogram - Two Toned w/ Etched Designs - 2 Photo Wells on GF Chain

$130.50 $145.00

Description:
Vintage Gold Filled locket by WE HAYWARD Company in a type of a shield shape with the bottom being wider than the top. It is two-toned with yellow and white gold fill and engraved on the front with the initials SR in and oval shaped cartouche. It hangs on a vintage 12K gold filled curb chain.

NOTE:
The Walter E. Hayward Company operated out of Attleboro, MA from 1934 to 1approximately 1950.

There are etched arched flourishes at the sides the SR as well. All around the edges, making a scalloped frame for the ornate locket, are tiny raised rounds and rope shapes.

The back of this unusually shaped locket has the characteristic pinstripes of the Massachusetts based jeweler, Walter E. Hayward, whose company made this locket circa early to mid century. The back also has the twisted rope scalloped design around the outer portion of the locket as does the front.

The locket's hinge is on the right and it opens from the left. It closes securely. Inside are 2 shield shaped photo wells. The backing, plastic covers and the frames are all intact.

The fanned bale has a vertical channel down the middle and from it hangs the vintage 12K gold filled fine oval link chain.

Measurements:
Measures approx. 3/4" long and 5/8" wide at widest section that is near the bottom.
Chain is 19" long

Weighs 5.5 grams including locket and chain.
Locket alone - 4.1 grams
Chain alone - 1.4 grams

Markings:
Inside the locket it is marked "HAYWARD 1/20-12K GOLD FILLED" on the one photo well
Gold Filled chain is marked "1/20 12K GF" on the clasp

Condition:
In nice antique condition with both photo compartments intact. Light wear as would be expected an antique item.




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



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