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Victorian Expanding Locket

$2,400

Within an 18k gold sphere, an accordion of circles unfold to display spaces for 6 photos. Two "arms" hold the globe closed neatly. A whole world hidden inside a locket, complete with original celluloid lenses!

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  • Materials

    18k gold (tests), celluloid lenses, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1880

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    1 1/4" length including the bale, 2 1/2" length fully extended, 3/4" diameter, 18" chain

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Victorian

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VictorianEra

18371901

please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

RelatedHistory Lesson

Lockets:Magical, Medicinal, Memorial.

It’s hard to pinpoint when modern-day lockets were invented, but it’s believed that they evolved from ancient amulets.