Antique 18K Solid Gold French Vinaigrette Locket with Hinged Beveled Glass Partition

This exquisite antique locket is a timeless piece of artistry crafted around 1870. It features a central pierced floral design. Likely used as a vinaigrette or perfume pendant, the pierced design allowed perfume to permeate when placed on a small piece of cloth. The delicately engraved patterns on the gold surface showcase the skilled artistry that was revered during that period, making this locket an emblem of both art and history.

The interior holds a unique beveled glass partition, typical for French lockets and rare to find elsewhere. The partition allows you to preserve cherished memories, be it a photograph, a lock of hair, or a sentimental keepsake close to your heart.

Forged from solid 18k rosy gold, this remarkable piece has the lovely patina of time which can only come from age. Rose gold at the time was much softer than rose gold today. It has a very subtle hue. With this lovely locket, you're not just acquiring a piece of jewelry, but a relic of a bygone era, encapsulating the romance, sentimentality, and grandeur of the Victorian period.
CONDITION NOTES:
There is some light denting to the back of the locket, visible in photos and videos.

Material: 18k rosy gold (eagle head hallmark)
Period: Victorian c. 1870
Weight: 8.10 g
Size (without bail/rectangle only): 0.83" x 0.63" or 2.1 cm x 1.6 cm
Size (with bail): 1.25" or 3.2 cm length

Please note this listing is for the locket only. A selection of chains is available separately in store.

All items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order. Items over 250 euros are shipped via Colissimo Express so that your item is in your hands as quickly as possible.

Please check all photos, descriptions, and measurements thoroughly. Contact me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer.