Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Charm Pendant Locket

Description: About this Piece Length: 3/4” (excluding bail) Width: 3/4"Material: Sterling silver Weight: 2.3 gramsMark: Birmingham England silver marks for 1891 Era: Victorian Why You’ll Love It A classic with a twist. The uncommon shape of this antique English-made Victorian locket, with a distinct shield shape, is as unique as the memories stored inside. In harmony with its striking silhouette, an intricate foliate design is thoughtfully crafted in raised relief on the sterling silver setting, giving the bold shape yet petite size a feminine flair. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. There are a few small and shallow dents at the back of the piece. ● The original frame holds your photo tightly in place without a glass or plastic insert. ● Secure, original bail.● Closes firmly with a satisfying “snap.” Collector NoteOn Foliate Motifs. Foliate motifs in antique jewelry have a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries, with significant prominence during the Art Nouveau and Victorian periods. Inspired by the beauty of nature, artisans of the time incorporated intricate leaf, vine, and floral designs into their creations. In the Victorian era, jewelry adorned with foliate motifs symbolized sentiments such as renewal, growth, and love for the natural world. The Art Nouveau movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, celebrated organic forms and emphasized the fluidity of nature. Foliate motifs became a hallmark of this period, with jewelry designers embracing curvilinear lines and incorporating flowing leaves, tendrils, and blossoms into their pieces. Today, antique jewelry featuring foliate motifs from these periods continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts, preserving the artistry and connection to the natural world from a bygone era. On Victorian. A young Queen Victoria assumed her role in 1837 and her taste in jewelry quickly became culturally influential, within England and beyond. Her relationship to jewelry was enmeshed with her husband, Prince Albert, who gifted the Queen for their engagement, a snake ring, embedded with an emerald (her birthstone) in its head. Continuing from the Georgian era and intensified by Queen Victoria’s taste, sentimental and figural jewelry was a major trend throughout the Victorian era. When certain ideas and words were deemed too forward or improper to be spoken, jewelry and symbolic meaning was used to communicate what was left unsaid. _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))

Price: 195 USD

Location: Altadena, California

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