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Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold

About the Item

This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in an Etruscan Revival pendant drop design of great beauty. The exceptionally detailed Micro-mosaic features a multicolored tesserae image of two white love birds or doves with flowers and leaves amidst a red background. Surrounding the center is an ornate blue and white border. There are three pendant drops with a central flower motif and blue and white designs. The locket pendant is in the Etruscan Revival style with exquisite hand applied gold work. It has a magnificent bale. The locket opens on the reverse and has its original glass cover in place. It is extremely rare to find antique Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Lockets. The locket is further enhanced by the wonderful imagery of the dove love birds symbolizing peace, love, and devotion. The locket is 22 Karat Gold atop 14 Karat Gold. The locket dates to the Victorian period, circa 1830-1860. The locket pendant is 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm) long. The pendant is 1 1/4 inches (32mm) wide. The locket opening is 7/8 inch (21mm) in diameter. The locket is 14 Karat Gold with a 22 Karat Gold wash as was typical of the period. The locket weighs 12.8 grams.
  • Metal:
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  • Weight:
    12.8 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (63.5 mm)Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1476218963402

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