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.

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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