For Repair Antique Victorian Locket - Enamel - Tri Color - 1860s to 1870s

For Repair Antique Victorian Locket - Enamel - Tri Color - 1860s to 1870s

*****This is an antique Victorian locket for repair or for a project. It is missing  the pin stem and the bale at the top. If repaired, this could be worn as a pendant  or a brooch. It looks like there was an earlier repair to the pin, as there is a roll  over safety clasp still in place. *****  Now about the locket. It is a tri color piece. Green, pink and yellow color metal.  I do believe that some of the pieces are gold. The main base of the piece looks to  be rolled gold. I have not tested any of it. You can see wear to what I believe to  be rolled gold. (See Pics) The center piece is hand painted enamel. There are  applied green leaves. Applied flowers. There is a seed pearl set in a pronged  setting at the bottom. There is an empty setting at the top. Most likely held  a pearl as well. On the back is the locket or hidden compartment. To open, just pry it open  with your fingernail. It contains the original glass and paper. This piece dates  to the 1860s to 1870s.   IMPORTANT about Condition: -----Missing bale -----Missing pin stem -----Missing one stone or pearl -----Some discoloration and wear to the metal Measurements: 2 "  by 1 1/8" (at widest point) For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331848348967

Antique Victorian Multi Colored Enameled Earrings and Pin Set - 1870s

Antique Victorian Multi Colored Enameled Pin and Earrings - 1870s

This is a colorful antique Victorian enameled set. Brooch and earrings. The design  is very intricate and is done in black, blue, red, white, turquoise and yellow enamel.  The base of the earrings is a dark silver tone metal with a gold gilt finish. The  earrings have a little dangle inside of the drop. It is a gold gilt Etruscan granular  style little circle.  I do believe that the pin had one of these little drops at one time, as there is a little  loop at the top. My guess is that over the years, one was missing from one of the  earrings, so the one on the pin was used to replace it. This set dates to C1870 and  it is amazing that after 140 years it is still together!   Measurements: Earrings: 1 3/8" by 3/4" Pin: 1 1/4" by 1 1/2"  The pin stem extends a good 3/8" past the pin itself. A great indicator of it's age.  It also has a tube type hinge. All in working order.  Condition: ---There is enamel loss on both the pin and earrings.  ---There is also loss to the gold gilt finish with pitting as well.  ---The ear wires are very dark and blackened.  ---As mentioned above, I believe there use to be a drop in the center of the pin.  ---The pin stem has a bend in it toward the end. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331724414367