Description
From an estate many years ago having a much better dangle than the photos show this is a vintage late Art Deco 1940s book locket dangling bow pin. Due to lighting the actual locket and pin are a better lighter gold color than the photos show, closer to a 14K look; not a 9K or 10K orange color like the photos….The bow pin is made of a lightweight gold plate and has wear marks. It has not been polished. The book locket dangle which was probably added by original owner is also made of same gold plate and is a heavier base metal than the pin. The bow pin lock is tight with an old early C-catch. It is still very secure and holds the rod tightly in place. When the book locket is opened you can see there are 2 oval areas that are deeply inset, one on each side for a photo. The photos need to be glued in as there were never any bezels; there are no marks around the edge to indicate that there were ever any bezels. The book dangle is still in good condition have some age wear inside and very minor age wear on the outside. The front cartouche was never monogrammed or inscribed. The back has tiny scuff marks that are only noticed when you look for them while moving the locket around in lighting. Whether you keep the book locket on this bow or add another pin or add a chain for a dangle necklace this is a lovely dangling double locket for your antique and vintage gold jewelry collection.
