FREE: ANTIQUE, RARE CAMEO BOOKCHAIN LOCKET NECKLACE

The listing, ANTIQUE, RARE CAMEO BOOKCHAIN LOCKET NECKLACE has ended.

This is a rare beauty. featuring a genuine hand carved shell Cameo and ornate metal work. The locket closure works perfectly as does the pinch clasp. The locket even has it's original frame inserts. Keep in mind this piece is around 130 years old, so there is some wear and there is a solder flash at the bottom of the locket, most likely a repair done 100 years or so ago, most jewelers used lead solder for jewelry repair back then. This is truly a rare find.
The chain part is approx. 21 inches. The drop from the V link is approx. 3 inches, the locket measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/4 inches.