c1870's Fine Large Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Locket of a Princess
Presented is a very fine carved tortoise shell cameo locket. The front and back of the locket are separately carved pieces with gilt bronze or brass mountings. The back piece has a ring mounted in the top so that it can be worn as a pendant. Another ring with a threaded shaft is attached to this ring, and it may have been used to connect the locket to a carved tortoise-shell necklace. The cameo was separately carved and pinned to the front of the locket. It depicts a young lady's head in side profile. The carving is especially fine and detailed. She wears a heavy crown and pearl necklace, and is perhaps a princess. On the inside, there is a photo of a young girl under a bezel-set glass frame. The glass frame is tension mounted into the tortoise shell. The other side is decorated with a piece of fitted red cloth. The locket snaps shut and closes well. This locket was made between 1845 to 1875.
Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: Brown, Size: 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
The overall condition is good. The front of the locket has a line at the three o'clock position. The back has a small line starting at the top where the top ring is. The cameo has a small line running lengthwise through the princess' cheek and a bit of the top of her hair, behind the crown. There are no other problems.
The locket measures about 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
Item ID: 40991
Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: Brown, Size: 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
$190 USD
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