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Sterling Silver Heart Locket Pendant Necklace Vinaigrette Foster & Bailey "A"

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THIS IS A WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART SHAPE LOCKET OR PERFUME VINAIGRETTE BY THE ESTEEMED AMERICAN SILVERSMITH FOSTER & BAILEY. THE SILVER LOCKET PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART. IT HAS BEAUTIFUL ACANTHUS LEAF SCROLL MOTIF AND FLOWER MOTIF REPOUSSE DESIGNS AND ENGRAVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOCKET. ON ONE SIDE IS THE VICTORIAN INITIAL A. THE HEART MOTIF IS BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED IN THIS ANTIQUE JEWEL. THE TOP IS IN THE FORM OF A CROWN WITH LEAF MOTIFS AROUND THE TOP. THE HEART LOCKET DATES TO CIRCA 1870-1900. Foster and Bailey Foster and Bailey is a vintage American jewelry brand that was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1878. The company specialized in creating high-quality sterling silver and gold-plated jewelry pieces that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Foster and Bailey's designs were known for their intricate detailing and fine craftsmanship. The brand offered a wide range of jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and earrings, with many of their designs featuring naturalistic motifs such as flowers, birds, and insects. Foster and Bailey's jewelry was highly sought-after during their heyday, and many pieces are now considered collectibles. While the brand is no longer in operation, their vintage pieces continue to be cherished by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts around the world. Today, Foster and Bailey's legacy lives on through the timeless beauty and exquisite craftsmanship of their vintage jewelry pieces. The heart is 2 1/8 inches (54mm) tall without the bales by 1 5/8 inches (42mm) wide by 13 mm deep. With the bales it is 2 1/2 inches long. It is hallmarked F & B STERLING. The listing is only for the heart. The chain is only shown for display.
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