c1870 VICTORIAN 9CT ROLLED ROSE GOLD MEMENTO LOCKET

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c1870 VICTORIAN 9CT ROLLED ROSE GOLD MEMENTO LOCKET This a lovely Antique 9ct Rolled Rose Gold Double sided Memento locket ., . This is such a nice size and has two TINTYPES on either side.. Although t is no glass covering these photos..it appears t never were any, as I was advised these are tintypes ... Included will be a nice fine complimentary chain on which to hang this HISTORY It is Circa 1870 by design and styling...but may be much earlier.. This dear locket is a nice find..it is a beautiful antique soft rose gold color ... While not marked for gold content the outer surface tests positive for 9 carat, and is from a British Estate and is Rolled Gold..quite common in Victorian times with these lockets... Rolled Gold has an outer layer of solid 9 carat gold over an underlying metal, and is considered by antique jewellers to be equivalent to todays low karat gold. DESCRIPTION & SIZING It weighs approx 5 grams .which further adds to its appeal !! It has smooth edges ... It measures 3/4" not including the bale... The photos magnetize.. and are metal.. which I was advised what tintypes were produced on... One side is a stately gent and the other perhaps his loved one? The gentleman appears to have a war uniform on..and I was advised this photo was around the time of the Civil War Era These lockets hold an extreme fascination for me.... These photos authenticate the item and hold such nostalgia.......it just has that BEAUTIFUL olde worlde charm. The only fault I can see is a tiny bit of wear on the edge of the locket at about eleven o'clock on the womans side.. .....but this is consistent with its vast age and not noticeable when being worn........ it has a few little tiny teeth marks around the outer rim..very tiny.. as Victorian Mothers often used their gold lockets to soothe babies sore gums when teething......such a history this must have. ! It has a rose gold hang ring ready to attach to your favourite antique chain or the one supplied. Please note that the pictures do not show the beautiful soft rose gold and it looks very dull and drab...it was so difficult to photograph due to the reflection from the glass...but it is ROSE GOLD in color. Please note that while I do try to describe the items to the very best of my ability, all my items are either antique or vintage , so tfore are not brand new. All items are sold AS IS , and all sales are final, so please ask all questions prior to bidding. Please check my feedback so that you may bid with confidence. Thankyou so much. I am currently in Australia and will ship anyw in the world ...Australian customers can pay either by Paypal or Postal Money Order and all other destinations are Paypal only. No Reserve...Good Luck! FEEDBACK If you have negative feedback or less than five feedback please email me prior to bidding ThankyouPositive feedback will be left for you once I know your purchase has arrived safely to you and you also have left positive feedback. If for whatever reason you have any concerns, please contact me immediately by email . Feedback is not intended for communication to the seller . Neutral or negative feedback should be left only as a last resort as I wish to ensure you are happy with your purchase, as I have been trading for over four years and have many happy return customers INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING For International customers please be aware shipping from Australia to your destination may take from one week up to three weeks, and item can be tracked on USPS once it reaches your country. Thankyou Check out my other items ! Thanks to a wonderful Ebayer, I have discovered that the photos are ROYALTY ! They are of KING GEORGE THE 5TH and QUEEN MARY... making this a VERY desirable collectors piece. On Mar-19-07 at 01:24:34 PDT... read more

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