Vintage Heart Locket Bar Brooch

A romantic centerpiece set against an ornate scrolled bar — this brooch pairs an engraved heart locket, its lid worked with a small heart and blossom motif, with a wide filigree base decorated in beadwork borders and scrolling florals on either side. The heart opens on a hinge to reveal two heart-shaped photo compartments inside. Materials: Gold-tone base metal Details: Era: Late 1940's-60's, Victorian-revival Style/design notes: Bar brooch with central hinged heart locket, engraved heart and floral motif on locket lid, filigree scrollwork and beaded border detailing on the bar, pin-back closure Function: Locket brooch, opens to two heart-shaped photo compartments Color: Gold-tone Condition: Good vintage condition, gold-tone shows soft wear and patina throughout consistent with the engraved detailing, no missing pieces Measurement: 1.312" long, 0.75" tall Collected by Mineral and Matter