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Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace

$1,034.87
£750
€881.56
CA$1,407.50
A$1,577.10
CHF 820.94
MX$19,293.36
NOK 10,420.30
SEK 9,841.85
DKK 6,581
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About the Item

This striking Victorian mourning locket is carved from glossy Whitby Jet, a lightweight fossilised material prized for its intense black sheen. Oval in form, the piece is set with warm-toned brass fittings, a metal often used in mourning jewellery due to its gentle glow against the dark jet. The locket opens to reveal two internal compartments: one side contains an original 19th-century photograph of a woman, while the other retains its original backing and frame. The interior is stamped T&J Bragg, a known Birmingham jewellery firm active during the Victorian era, noted for producing fine-quality jet and mourning jewellery. Although little published detail survives about the company, their mark appears on several pieces of period jewellery, often combining jet, vulcanite, or gutta-percha with gold or brass fittings. Dating to c.1870s, this piece is a powerful example of high mourning jewellery—worn not only as personal adornment but as a deeply symbolic act of remembrance. Please note: This locket does not include a chain. Materials Whitby Jet and brass Hallmarks Stamped T&J Bragg (Birmingham) Era Victorian, c.1870s Measurements Height (excluding bail): 4 cm / 1.57” Width: 3.42 cm / 1.35” Weight: 24.55g Condition Very good antique condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age. Jet is highly polished with no major chips or cracks. Opens and closes securely. Interior retains its original fittings and photograph. SKU 6874
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3321226497792

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