A romantic centerpiece set against an ornate scrolled bar — this brooch pairs an engraved heart locket, its lid worked with a small heart and blossom motif, with a wide filigree base decorated in beadwork borders and scrolling florals on either side. The heart opens on a hinge to reveal two heart-shaped photo compartments inside.
Materials: Gold-tone base metal
Details:
- Era: Late 1940's-60's, Victorian-revival
- Style/design notes: Bar brooch with central hinged heart locket, engraved heart and floral motif on locket lid, filigree scrollwork and beaded border detailing on the bar, pin-back closure
- Function: Locket brooch, opens to two heart-shaped photo compartments
- Color: Gold-tone
- Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows soft wear and patina throughout consistent with the engraved detailing, no missing pieces
- Measurement: 1.312" long, 0.75" tall
Collected by Mineral and Matter
