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Late 19th Century French Egg-Shaped Locket Necklace

$1,200

Modeled in the shape of an egg, this late 19th century locket is made in 18k gold and adorned a double infinity knot motif over a stippled ground. French hallmark.

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  • Materials

    18k gold (marked), 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1880

  • Condition

    Very good - surface wear commensurate with age and use

  • Size

    1" length including the bale, 3/8" width, 18" chain

Victorian

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18371901

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.

RelatedHistory Lesson

Lockets:Magical, Medicinal, Memorial.

It’s hard to pinpoint when modern-day lockets were invented, but it’s believed that they evolved from ancient amulets.