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Georgian Rock Crystal Portrait Locket

$1,600

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An exquisitely simple, finely made late Georgian locket with a heavy gold frame and domed oval rock crystal. The reverse side holds a locket with a hand-painted portrait of a gentleman in a George Washington-esque wig. The lens at the back is easily removed to swap out the portrait or the swatch of purple fabric.

  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), rock crystal, glass lens, hand-painted portrait on vellum, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1820

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    1 1/4" length including the bale, 7/8" width, 18" chain

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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.

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