Vintage 12K Gold HAYWARD Shield Locket Necklace - Etched Sweetheart Retro 1940s WEH Photo Pendant Pink Yellow GF Chain Gift for Her

$112.50 $125.00

Description:
A vintage 12K Gold Filled shield shaped locket hallmarked for the WE HAYWARD Company. Beautiful pink gold flowers and swirls with green gold accents etched on the front. The back of the locket has a pinstripe pattern, typical of Hayward lockets. The locket is circa 1930s.

There are two frames, paper backings and plastic covers still intact. Note the frames are slightly bent from wear - see photos. Under one of the frames is the Hayward Company hallmark - it says 1/20-12K GOLD FILLED HAYWARD. 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 that is 18'' in length. The chain secures with a spring ring clasp.

Measurements:
Measures 3/4" long (not including bale loop) and is approx. 5/8" wide at widest section.
Chain is 18" long

Weights:
Locket and chain: 4.7 grams
Locket alone: 3.2 grams
Chain alone: 1.5 grams

Markings:
Inside one of the locket wells is marked 1/20-12K GOLD FILLED HAYWARD.
Gold Filled chain is marked 1/10 12K GF 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. Some bending, etc. to the inside photo frames. 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!


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


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