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Antique Georgian Mourning Navette Locket pear each piece will differ slightly

SKU: 98387519333

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Description

each piece will differ slightly

No hallmarks present but tested for 14/15k gold and silver

The reverse of the garnet/spinel settings displays jagged “Tremolierstich” (zigzag) - assay scrapes hand-carved into the back of every individual flat-cut garnet setting

It is believed that the Navajo were the first tribe to adopt the design but

hand-engraved "Uncle Tom" paired with Hubei turquoise and hand-stamped details

Antique Georgian Mourning Navette Locket pear each piece will differ slightlyThis gorgeous neo classical Georgian locket depicts a grieving woman sitting under an elm tree, holding a plaque with her beloved's initials. Behind her sits a temple, symbolizing strength. The painting is surrounded by pearls, symbolizing tears. The orange trees sunset in the background make this an especially rare example. This navette shaped mourning locket hails from about 1780 1790. The tree and ground cover are enhanced with crushed hair from

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