Personal Effects | Late Victorian Gold Filled Watch Fob Locket, c. 1890s

Victorian pockets were considerably more interesting. By the 1890s, small personal objects had become part of getting dressed properly. Watch fobs, lockets, stamps, keys, coins, pencils, and little gold filled cases traveled together through coat pockets and handbags with near-constant use. The best examples weren’t overly decorative. They were simply well made, familiar to the hand, and carried often enough to earn their wear honestly. This late Victorian gold filled watch fob locket features a softly squared silhouette with hand-etched floral engraving across the front and a warm aged finish throughout. The shape gives it a more compact, tailored feeling than many Victorian lockets from the same period, while the engraving adds just enough ornament to keep the piece feeling personal rather than formal. Details Era: Late Victorian, c. 1890s Material: Gold Filled Hallmarks: None observed Size: Approx. 1 1/8 inches long x 1 inch across Style Notes: Especially strong layered with heavier chains or worn alone as a small object-like pendant with a little history behind it Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear and warm aged patina throughout. Interior and hinge remain intact and functional. Please Note: Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included. Your piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr signature wrapping, ready for gifting or keeping entirely for yourself. Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.