A round locket done in the Victorian mourning style, with a chased floral repoussé border and a black enamel center panel topped with a raised gold starburst medallion. Opened, it holds a hand-tinted photograph of a baby and a curled lock of hair — whether original to the piece or added later, it carries the same sentimental weight. A charming nod to an earlier era, reimagined for its own time.
Materials: Gold-tone base metal, black enamel or lacquer panel
Details:
Era: 1910s–1930s
Style/design notes: Round locket, hinged opening, chased floral repoussé border, black enamel center panel with raised diamond-shaped floral medallion
Function: Locket, holds a photograph and lock of hair
Color: Gold-tone with black enamel accent
Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images — visible gold-tone loss and scratching on the reverse, minor losses to the black enamel panel
Measurement: 1.25" diameter
Collected by Mineral and Matter