{"product_id":"swiss-enamel-hair-locket","title":"Swiss Enamel Hair Locket","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare Swiss enamelled gold locket, c.1840, opening to reveal a lock of braided hair under glass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSwitzerland's enamellers worked chiefly for the watch trade, and this blue and white scrolling style is most often seen on pocket watch cases of the period. It appears only occasionally on jewels like this one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe front is enamelled in deep blue and white, with engraved gold scrollwork throughout. The bail is engraved to match. Inside, a lattice of brown hair is set under glass: a sentimental keepsake, worn close to the heart.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe locket is unmarked and tests as 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall, bright and easy to wear on a fine chain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1840; Switzerland; 18K gold (tested), unmarked; enamel; hair under glass; 2.1 cm diameter closed; 5.62g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exterior and enamel are very good. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49368291672372,"sku":null,"price":13086.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/p11-13.jpg?v=1794003651","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-cn\/products\/swiss-enamel-hair-locket","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}