Sentimental Locket, gold, brass glass, Austria, 19th century
554 PLN
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This late 19th-century Austrian photo locket is a refined example of personal sentimental jewelry, crafted from brass and gilded using the gold doublé technique. Its circular form is accentuated by a decorative openwork filigree border composed of evenly spaced looped motifs, framing two convex panes of soda glass between which photographs can be placed. The pendant is equipped with a spherical bail and two suspension rings, suitable for a chain or ribbon. Harmonious proportions and a high-gloss surface reflect the classical character of late Victorian design. The locket is preserved in very good condition: the surface is lustrous and shows no visible signs of wear, damage, or repair.This pendant carries the gentle sentiment of an era when intimate memories were enclosed in intricately detailed pieces. The gilded frame forms a lace-like ornament, as if to shield the enclosed portraits with quiet care. The softly convex glass shelters images of loved ones like treasured secrets—jewelry that speaks of longing, remembrance, and the daily gestures passed through generations.The locket may be paired with a fine chain in an antique gold tone or a satin ribbon, underscoring its sentimental nature. It works as a personal accent in vintage-inspired stylings, or within eclectic collector’s interiors—displayed on a decorative stand or within a vitrine alongside other keepsakes from the period. It could be combined with lace, smooth textiles, or classical ceramics to highlight the nobility of the gilded finish and the subtlety of its form.
DIMENSION
Height2.8 cm
Length4 cm
Dimension details
Length4 cm
Height2.8 cm
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