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French Victorian brooch locket c.1900 in silver and vulcanite, “Breveté SGDG”

French Victorian brooch locket c.1900 in silver and vulcanite, “Breveté SGDG”

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Antique French Victorian locket/reliquary circa 1900, made of silver and vulcanite.

Circular piece with a front frame in black vulcanite carved with small stars in relief. The back is silver and retains the original clasp. The inner ring bears the hallmark “Breveté SGDG” , a reference to the French patent system in force since 1844 (“Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement”), indicating French manufacture.

It contains an old photograph inside. This type of sentimental jewelry was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the context of memorial and mourning jewelry.

  • Period/Style: Victorian
  • Origin: France
  • Circa: 1900
  • Materials: Silver and vulcanite
  • Stamps or Punches: “SGDG License”
  • Acid test: Performed
  • Measurements: Diameter 2.9 cm
  • Weight: 8.36 g

Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear, patina, and minor imperfections consistent with their age and use. There is a crack in the vulcanite ring. Please examine the photos carefully. If you need to confirm any details, please contact us before purchasing.

Things you should know

What you are buying (important)

We sell antique and vintage items. These are not new or recently manufactured products. Due to their age and previous use, they may show signs of wear, marks, scratches, minor losses, or variations inherent to the passage of time. These characteristics are part of their nature and are not considered defects. We recommend carefully reviewing the photographs, as they show the actual condition of the piece. If you need to confirm a specific detail before purchasing, please contact us.

Photos and color

The photographs are taken under artificial light. For this reason, the color may vary slightly depending on your screen and lighting. If color is critical for you, we can send you additional photos taken in natural light to get as close as possible to the actual color.

Patina and cleaning

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