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Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Locket Necklace - $250 (Fairfield, CA)
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In good condition for sale!
$250. Cash only. Pick up only location in Fairfield, CA.
Victorian mourning lockets, often worn to honor deceased loved ones, commonly contain woven hair mementos, portraits, or initials. These sentimental pieces, frequently made of gold, jet, or enamel, served as tactile, lasting memories. Examples include lockets with blue enamel, seed pearls, or intricate hair-work.
Key Aspects of Mourning Lockets:
* Contents: Woven hair (hair-work), daguerreotype photos, or engraved initials.
* Materials: High-carat gold (15ct-20ct), black enamel, Whitby jet, and sometimes pearls to represent tears.
* Designs: Often double-sided, featuring intricate, sentimental engraving or "forget-me-not" motifs.
* Context: Popularized during the Victorian era as a way to keep a loved one near.
Specific Locket Types & Mentions:
* Mariam/Marius Locket: An example includes a late Victorian/early Edwardian Marius Hammer silver locket with blue enamel that exhibits an optical, light-reflective quality.
* Victorian Examples: Often feature heavily engraved designs, rose gold, or black enamel to signify mourning.
* Hair-work: Many lockets contain intricately braided or laid hair under glass, often with initials or scenes.