The idea of the souvenir really came into being during the mid to late 19th century. People were moving about the world with greater ease and collecting mementos as they went. This pair of nearly, but not quite, identical silver lockets are each decorated with enamel flowers, leaves, a single ladybug and the words “Zum Andenken” (German for “souvenir”). The reverse sides are engraved with different dates, one reads “24./XII.06.” and the other “24/12 1904.” Sold separately.
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- Materials
silver, enamel, glass, new sterling silver chain
- Age
one locket is engraved with the year 1904, the other is engraved with 1906
- Condition
Very good - some minor loss to the enamel on both lockets; locket inserts are a little crimped but stable
- Size
1" length including the bale, 20" chain adjustable to 18" or 16"

Aboutthe
EdwardianEra
1900 — 1910
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.