Antique Victorian Strawberry Leaf 800 Silver Glass Locket Pendant

Description

Details
Excellent condition.
Fresh looking, soft wear is noticeable only on close inspection.
Silver setting has a bright patina with minor surface wear.
Tiny ding or groove to the photo frame at the back of locket.
No internal photo frames.
Glass panel is intact without any chipping or surface wear.
Panel does not snap shut but presses together securely.
Bale is secure and original.
Era                Victorian
Length           2 1/8
” including bale
Width             1 1/4
”
Mark              No mark
Weight           10 grams
Material         Tests for 800 silver
Collector Note
Made by hand or in small groups of similar styles, vintage jewelry is individualistic with its own special history.
Strawberry was a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love during the Victorian era due to its heart shape and red color.
Strawberry leaf is a rare design to find in a locket from the Victorian era.
Leaf curls realistically with finely crafted veins and serrated edges with wonderful charm
.
Nicely sized recess allows for photos and slim memento.
Excellent condition showcases the design detail and quality of construction.
BackStory
On Figurals
.
Figural jewelry includes any piece that has been shaped into an animal, person, object, or detailed “day in the life” scene. Antique and vintage figural jewelry is often quite charming and collectible for the realistic or cutesy details. Specific objects or animals became popular and prolific in jewelry during certain time
, Scotty dogs during the 1940’s for example, or swallow birds during the Victorian era. Figural jewelry is special for its detail and realism but also tells the story of the decade they were made in.
On Uncommon Pieces.
Uncommon antique and vintage pieces are often highly collectable because you are not likely to find another one. While some uncommon pieces have garnered a cult following, others are so uncommon that they do not have a large fanbase. The latter type may not be considered collectables, but they are lovely, one-of-a-kind finds.
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