Antique 19thC Victorian 10K Gold/Gutta Percha Mourning Pendant/Woven Hair Locket

Description

An estate found,
Victorian mourning locket pendant with a 10K yellow gold bezel holding a lock of braided hair under glass, the other side has three high relief carved & pierced gutta percha (or carved bog oak) entwined initials
AYE
. Offered with no reserve and a low opening bid!
The pendant measures 2” high overall (including the bale) x 1-3/8” wide x 7/16” deep and weighs 13.7 grams.
Unmarked, circa 1850 – 1870.
The gold bezel has been acid tested (by us) on a stone and not the pendant, and is guaranteed to be solid 10K gold.
We believe the pierced initials are carved bog oak or gutta percha inset in the shiny black (jet?) frame.
Condition:
this is an antique mourning locket that has been worn. Light  wear consistent with gently normal use (most on the black enamel paint on the metal bale, minor & expected).
See photos for details of the condition.
An interesting antique Victorian mourning locket in desirable condition, fresh from a local Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland home.
Shipping can be combined for a multiple purchase, in which event please wait for a revised invoice before making payment to reduce the cost.
See Photos.
No Reserve.
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