Description
A soft blue cameo with a white relief figure of a Victorian lady rests at the center of a gold-tone oval ringed in twisted rope bands, like a quiet moon held in orbit. Dated 1966, this locket opens to reveal an inscribed plaque reading "Honor Award, President's Campaign 1966." Avon presented awards of this kind to its top representatives during the annual President's Campaign sales drive. With a personal engraving on the back and a long textured chain, it carries a real story from mid-century working women.
Materials
Gold-tone metal, jasperware-style cameo
Details
- Era: 1960s
- Markings: Interior plaque engraved "Honor Award President's Campaign 1966"; back engraved "Joyce"
- Style / design notes: Oval hinged locket with a blue-and-white relief cameo of a Victorian lady, framed by concentric rope-twist bands; textured rolo chain with extender
- Stone or material notes: Blue and white jasperware-style cameo
- Function: Opening locket with photo compartment, hook clasp with extender chain
- Color: Gold, powder blue, white
- Condition: Good vintage condition, with verdigris at the hinge and inside edges, silver-tone showing through on the bail, and light surface wear on the case
- Measurement: Pendant 2 in including bail, chain 29 in
Collected by Mineral and Matter
