Small Antique Victorian Buckle Fob - Gold Gilt - 1890s

Small Antique Victorian Buckle Fob - Gold Gilt - 1890s

This is a small antique Victorian buckle fob. It was originally used as a slide type buckle, on a ribbon, for a gentleman's watch fob. The buckle is an ornate repousse design. Gold gilt. The large spring ring is gold filled. This piece dates to C1890.

Measurements:
1 1/4" by 1 3/8"

Condition:
---A few areas of greening. 
---Center bar has darkened over the years. 
---Spring ring shows wear.

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Small Antique 14K Gold Victorian Locket

Small Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Locket - 1840s to 1850s

Very small and dainty antique 14K gold Victorian locket. Unmarked, but acid tested by jeweler. It has a beautiful repousse scroll designed frame and bale. The front and back have an engine turned design. One side has a blank cartouche for initials. (It opens on this side. Just pry open with your fingernail.) It appears that it once had an additional cover on the inside. There is still a hinge there. This little locket dates to around 1840 to 1850.

Measurements:
3/4" in diameter
1 1/2" in length (which includes the loop)

Weight:
7.1 grams

Condition:
---Some tiny dings in the cartouche area.

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