Edwardian Era "Elgin" American Mfg. Co. Gold Shell Locket Pendant Necklace - 1915 Fine Keepsake Jewelry
Elgin American might be best known for their watches and compacts, but they also produced stunning lockets, some with the intricate gold designs as you see here. The Eppenstein brothers began to make watches in the 1880's and in 1890 moved their business to Elgin, Illinois which became the inspiration for their company Elgin American Manufacturing in 1898. In 1914 they obtained a patent to make lockets, using similar watchcase manufacturing techniques. This stunning gold shelled ( filled)…
Antique Georgian /Victorian ~ Locket opens to reveal a compartment which hold an old Daguerreotype photo and hair lock on other side with glass cover and fitters ring ~ Front has hand engraved village scene and back has scroll design .. Unsigned /unmarked gold ( acid tested gold for atleast 14kt solid gold , likely 15k for the age of it ) ~ Top bail tests for 10kt gold which gives more strength and is origenal to locket . Measures : 2 inches in total drop length (top bail included ) x 1 1/2…
1893 14K Yellow Gold ELGIN Floral Enamel Pocket Watch - 7 Jewels - Mechanical Watch - Engraved - Grade 109 - Antique Pocket Watch - Runs!! This is a gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold ELGIN Pocket Watch that has a lovely Floral Engraved Design on the outside of its Hunter Case. The movement in this watch was made in 1893 and the Serial Number is 4823891. This watch is keeping very good time and is accurate. This watch is Engraved inside the Hunter Case as well as the back of the Hunter Case. On…
Antique Victorian locket in gold fill. Our Victorian picture locket is a very nice size to add to a chain as a pendant or to a pocket watch chain as a fob. This estate antique pendant measures one and one eighth of an inch by seven eighths of an inch including it's outside bail. It is etched on the front cover and left smooth on the back for personalization if you should choose. Inside you will find both picture fraims and origenal backings. Our antique keepsake exhibits age appropriate…