Description
Description: A very large & lovely antique Art Nouveau gold filled photo locket on a heavy 12K gold filled chain. The front of this locket made by the S &BL Company, features a raised bust of a woman with long flowing hair - a Gibson Girl. The beautiful woman is accented by 23 clear faceted paste stones that form a question mark around her form. There are a total of 7 flowers up the left side & on the bottom right of this substantial locket. The back is of this circa 1920s locket is plain with no design. The background on the front & back have a slight satin finish. NOTE: "Paste" stones are a type of cut glass. Paste stones were mainly produced to imitate the look of diamonds. The most commonly used material for paste was lead glass. Inside this antique locket are two large photo wells. One photo frame is hallmarked for the S & B Lederer Company of Providence, Rhode Island that was in business between 1878 & 1931. Inside the locket there are two of the frames with the clear celluloid covers. This vintage round & larger sized locket hangs from an 20" long 14K gold filled specialty double link chain - a very special chain for a very distinctive locket. The chain is hallmarked near the clasp. The locket, that has its hinge on the right, opens easily from the left. It closes securely with a snap. The spring ring clasp on the heavy gold filled chain also closes securely. Measurements: Locket - 1 1/2" in diameter ( 1 3/4" high including the bale) Chain - 20" long Approximate Weights: 27 grams (total with locket & chain) locket alone - 17.6 grams chain alone - 9.4 grams Condition: in good antique condition with only light wear on both sides as would be expected an antique item that is circa 1920s. Markings: The locket is hallmarked S & BL CO VERIBEST inside one well The gold filled chain is stamped 1/20 12K A CO near the spring ring clasp. Loose stones used to provide color & perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. P218 Antique Art Nouveau Huge Round Photo Locket with Paste - S &bl Co Hallmark 14K Gf Chain Vintage Ornate Raised Gibson Girl Design
