Antique Victorian mourning locket and sentimental jewelry with onyx and rhinestones, Spain, ca. 1890–1920
Antique Victorian mourning locket and sentimental jewelry with onyx and rhinestones, Spain, ca. 1890–1920
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Antique Victorian gold-tone metal locket pendant, featuring Neo-Renaissance ornamentation with scrolls, botanical motifs, and openwork details. It features an oval black plaque, possibly onyx, with the initial "R" formed by a metal appliqué decorated with faceted transparent stones. The oval is surrounded by a rhinestone border and framed by an ornamental structure with engravings and small spherical finials. It includes a decorated top ring and a rear compartment with a glass cover and a side hinge.
A piece of Victorian sentimental and mourning jewelry from the second half of the 19th century. The combination of the black color, personal initial, and compartment for keeping a photograph or a lock of hair aligns with the commemorative traditions of the era. Its design combines the function of a sentimental locket with the ornamentation characteristic of historically inspired Victorian jewelry.
- Period/Dating: Second half of the 19th century, ca. 1890–1920
- Style: Victorian, Neo-Renaissance inspiration
- Decoration/Motif: Initial R, scrolls, botanical motifs, and rhinestones
- Origin: Spain, Europe
- Material authenticity: Untested
- Dimensions: Height 7 cm (including ring) × width 3.4 cm
- Materials: Gold-tone metal, black plaque possibly onyx, faceted transparent rhinestone-type stones, and transparent rear cover
- Weight: 12.76 g
. These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, write to us before purchasing. The metal partially retains its original gold finish, with a patina acquired over time that reflects its age and enhances the ornamental details.
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