Antique Gold Filled Locket Necklace – Etched Bird Fob, 1900s

$145.00


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Description:
Lovely and antique gold filled or gold plated round fob locket. The front of this antique fob locket is etched with a flying bird. The back is plain with no design.

Inside the locket are two compartments for photos. One has the original frames and glass photo cover still intact. We have removed the original photo - a 100+ year old black and white photo of a baby (whose face could rival the Gerber baby)! The original photo helps us to date the locket.

What is a fob???
- Fobs and pocket watches were most popular from the late 1700s through the mid-20th century, especially during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Fob watches, a type of pocket watch with a chain attached, were initially worn by both men and women but became more associated with men by the 19th century.

We have attached this locket fob to a chain but it may have originally been worn on a men's pocket watch chain.

The antique photo locket hangs from a new 14K gold filled rope chain that is 18" in length. The spring ring closure opens and closes securely. The locket can be purchased with or without the chain.

Measurements:
Locket - 13/16'' in diameter (without the bail), just over 1'' long with the bail.
Chain - 18" long

Weight:
8.7 grams with locket on the chain
locket alone - 7.4 grams
chain alone - 1.3 grams

Condition:
In nice antique condition with wear as would be expected an antique item that is circa late 1800s/early 1900s. Some light use marks and indentations here or there. See photos and videos for details. Chain is new and in great condition.

Markings:
Locket - unmarked
The gold filled chain is stamped 1/20 14K GF on the spring ring.



** Loose stones and /or boxes are used to provide color and perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. **
***Note: the last photos shown are AI generated and do not represent the exact design and style of the necklace, but its general appearance. Photo gives inspiration as to how the piece can be worn or displayed!***




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