Antique Victorian French Gallia Silver Repousse Slide Charm Pendant Locket

Description: About this Piece Era: Late VictorianDiameter: 1” (excluding bail)Material: Tests for 800 silverWeight: 5 gramsMark: No mark Why You’ll Love ItA symbol of France’s strength and independence - Gallia. Through distinct relief and skilled repousse technique, the artist's unique touches highlight the Gallia's striking features, including her braided hair and the strong bridge of her nose. The locket is a unique vessel for favorite memories, imbued with the spirit and pride of a national and cultural symbol for the historical roots of France. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. ● The original frame holds your photo tightly in place without a glass insert. ● Secure, original bail.● Slides smoothly and shuts firmly in place as it should. Collector Note On Figurals. Figural jewelry includes any piece that has been shaped into an animal, person, object, or detailed “day in the life” scene. Antique and vintage figural jewelry is often quite charming and collectible for the realistic or cutesy details. Specific objects or animals became popular and prolific in jewelry during certain time periods, Scotty dogs during the 1940s for example, or swallow birds during the Victorian era. Figural jewelry is special for its detail and realism but also tells the story of the decade they were made in. On Repousse. Repousse is a technique used on metals that results in a three-dimensional, sometimes hollow or open back design. The maker hammers the metal from one side, to form a three dimensional design on the other. Repousse dates from ancient civilizations yet the technique is found in a wide variety of fine jewelry even today. _gsrx_vers_1516 (GS 9.3 (1516))

Price: 195 USD

Location: Altadena, California

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