An ornate Victorian locket in the Etruscan Revival style. In the late half of the 1800s, Victorians were so impressed by the Etruscan artifacts found in northwestern Italy that they began to copy the Etruscans'detailed designs in their own jewelry. The Etruscan style is identified by its ball work, small beading or granulation, and cording. The locket hangs from a large decorative bail echoing the granulation around the oval frame. The thick center design is raised up above the background of scallops and granulation. Inside is a photo of a young child in overalls holding a straw hat. The locket snaps securely. An exceptional and detailed piece. Dimensions: face of ring approx. height 1 1/4" (cm ) oval locket without loop width 7/8" (cm) length of bale and loop 9/16" (1.429cm) Weight: approx. .46 oz, 13.05 g Metal: gold filled Style: Victorian Etruscan Revival Age: 1800s to very early 1900s
