ANTIQUE Victorian BOOK CHAIN LAVALIER DIAMOND LOCKET Necklace ROSE Yellow GOLD F
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130+ years old!c1890s Fabulous ANTIQUE Victorian BEAUTY!HEAVY (61.7g) & WELL-MADE SUBSTANTIAL PIECE!Highly Orn...ate Detailed 'DOUBLE Book Chains' LAVALIER Necklace+ GOLD FRONT Real Natural DIAMOND LOCKET Maker's Mark - S.MEL & Co, USARose & Yellow 12k Gold Filled/Rolled GoldArt Nouveau Edwardian
Book Chain Necklace: Book chain style necklaces refer to a design involving a chain with links that are shaped like books. This design emerged during the Victorian era and was popular through the Edwardian period. It is also called Venetian Chain.
MATERIALS Book Chain Lavalier 12k ROSE & YELLOW GOLD FILLED ROLLED GOLDLocket REAL NATURAL DIAMOND & 12K Light ROSE GOLD FRONT & BACK
MEASUREMENTS
Total Necklace Length 48.0 cm (18.90 in) Book Chain Width 1.75 cm (0.69 in)Locket Pendant 2.0 cm (0.79 in) square
Total Weight: 61.7 grams
DESCRIPTION - SO UNIQUE! SUBSTANTIAL PIECE!ONE OF A KIND VICTORIAN BEAUTY! VERY WELL-MADE & HEAVY WEIGHING 61.7 grams!
On offer is this marvellous HARD TO FIND antique VICTORIAN BEAUTY DOUBLE BOOK CHAINS with LOCKET PENDANT LAVALIER Necklace.IT IS HIGHLY DETAILED AND HIGHLY ORNATE! (please see ALL photos).THE EMBOSSED ETCHED Roman half circles ARE MADE OF 12k ROSE GOLD filled rolled gold. The DOUBLE BOOK CHAINS (not single!) ARE MADE OF 12k YELLOW GOLD FILLED ROLLED GOLDThe ends of the book chain are so detailed featuring etched flower & foliage They are ROSE GOLD in colour.The first (1st) highlight of this piece is the INTRICATE ROSE GOLD LAVALIER DROP that connects the double book chains in the middle. The second highlight is the beautifully etched 12K light ROSE Gold Front & Back LOCKET PENDANT with REAL NATURAL SOLITAIRE DIAMOND. The locket pendant is marked with the maker's mark: S.MEL & CO, USA. Unfortunately, we can not find any information about the maker as it is very old!The LOCKET PENDANT closes tightly and snaps firmly.The old C-spring clasp of the book chain is in perfect working condition.There is no dents or cracks but with minor scratches consistent for its age.The craftsmanship is of high quality.YOU CAN NOT FIND ANOTHER ONE LIKE THIS PIECE THAT IS TIMELESS & SO ELEGANT! VERY MUCH A CONVERSATION PIECE!
AGAIN... PLEASE SEE AND INSPECT PHOTOS AS PART OF DESCRIPTION
SHIPPINGAUSTRALIAN BUYERS: I combine shipping, so if you purchase more than one item, please send me a message so that I can send you a final invoice. Insurance also available.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please message me first so that I can calculate your postage and send you a final invoice. I can also combine shipping. Please note that all duties and custom taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Insurance also available.
PAYMENTPlease pay within 2 business days of auction ending. Serious bidders only please!
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