Antique Georgian/Early Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Engine Turned Locket
"Engine Turning’, also known as jewelling, refers to a reflective repetitive geometric pattern machined on a metal surface. Dating back hundreds of years engraved patterns were achieved using a tool know as a rose engine which involves the use of a turning engine to cut intricate, repetitive patterns onto a metal ( in this case gold) surface.
Rose engine turning has been seen in examples of work dating back to the early 1600’s".
Designed as an opening locket with two compartments both retaining their internal rims, panes and very early (probably, but not definitely, original) sepia momentos one of which has ‘hair work’ - blonde, incorporated into the painting for the weeping willow, ground and memorial monument.
The other, with a raised floral garland, may also be intricately formed hair work also.
Opening and closing perfectly and, as you can see in the photos, the momentos are upside down allowing the wearer to wear this locket around the neck and ‘view’ the treasured moments inside the right way up when every she wished.
Poignant and lovely, this charming treasure of days gone by is longing to be loved, seen and worn again.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
2.3cm x 1.8cm Not including jump rings
Drop with rings - 2.9cm
WEIGHT
3.13 Grams
MARKS
None
Tested via XRF as 9ct gold
CONDITION
Very good antique condition. Internal rims and ‘plastic’? covers in place. Engine turning is beautiful. No dents however one tiny tiny crack to gold close to the top ring, hard to see and stable. A lovely dainty antique locket.
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Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery
We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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