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 Georgian Woven Hair Flower Seed Pearls Pin - For Restoration - C1820

Antique Georgian Woven Hair Flower Seed Pearls Pin - For Restoration - C1820

An antique Georgian woven hair and seed pearls pin. The woven hair,  done in the shape of a flower, is under beveled glass. Surrounded by  natural seed pearls. ( Six pearls are missing.)  I have not tested the  metal content of this piece. It looks to be a low karat gold. Selling as  gold tone. It has three initials engraved on the back. Simple C clasp  that is in working order. This pin dates to the 1820s to 1830s. Most  likely a mourning piece. It is in need of restoration and has been priced  accordingly.  Measurements:  3/4" by 5/8"  Condition: ---There six tiny pearls missing from the pin.  ---Some dents on the back of pin. Also some discoloration. ---Has not been cleaned. Needs restoration

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Large Antique Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell Angel Locket - Tintypes

Large Antique Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell Angel Locket - Tintypes

First and most important! This is no perfect angel! This locket has damage  and I feel this locket SHOULD NOT BE WORN! It is more for the serious  collector. For restoration. To be studied or displayed. Even with it's damage, it is a very rare example of Victorian jewelry C1860.  This is a large faux tortoise shell antique locket. It has a high relief angel or  cupid on the front. Tintypes inside. Please look at all of the photos in the  listing to see the condition. Be sure and click on the larger views. I have  combined some photos so you can see every possible angle of this locket.  IMPORTANT about Condition: The back has major loss. The front has cracks and two small circles. The  original glass and rims are still in place and there are two fabulous Victorian  tintypes of ladies still inside. One glass and frame will not stay in place  when opened because of the crack. BUT the locket opens and closes.  Stays closed when shut. Measurements: 2 1/8" tall...this includes the bale 1 3/8" wide  1/2" from the back of the locket to the top of the angel

Antique 14K Victorian Etruscan Revival Grape Pin - Seed Pearls - C1870s

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival Grape Pin - Seed Pearls - 1870s

Beautiful antique Victorian 14K Etruscan revival grape pin with seed pearls.  (For restoration. Missing many of the seed pearls.) There are still about 16 pearls  left on the pin. Mainly tucked under the grape leaves. The background is glass.  The setting is a lovely 14K granular work. Unmarked, but acid tested by a jeweler.  The pin stem and C clasp are not gold. Dates to the 1870s.  Measurements: 1 & 3/8" in diameter Weight:  7.7 grams  Condition: ----Missing many of the seed pearls. There are still about 16 pearls left on the pin. For more photos and purchasing information: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331737413715