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Vintage or antique locket and pin
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The listing, Vintage or antique locket and pin has ended.

Old locked and pin from estate. Their age is unknown, but they must be at least thirty years old, probably far older. The locket is about an inch in diameter, and is stamped '14kt gold shell' on the inside. This is probably an old-fashioned term for gold-filled, which is a thick layer of gold, hundreds of times thicker than plating, over a common metal such as brass. The locket bears the image of a crescent moon and star, set with some faceted brilliants, some of which have long since fallen out. The brilliants may be paste, cubic zirconia, glass or genuine stone.

The pin is small, stamped sterling silver, and says 'BAPTIST' on the front.

Both pieces are in the same condition I got them in, and may require cleaning/polishing. I know little of handling antiques, so I considered it best to leave that to those who know.
Questions & Comments
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Love these...thanks for sharing.
May 23rd, 2011 at 6:27:28 AM PDT by
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My pleasure.
May 23rd, 2011 at 6:34:01 AM PDT by
Original
Do you have a pic of the locket opened?
May 24th, 2011 at 12:42:06 AM PDT by
Original
Yes let me add that.
May 24th, 2011 at 7:42:30 AM PDT by
Original
you can't add or change the auction in anyway if someone bid on an auction
May 24th, 2011 at 8:11:33 AM PDT by
Original
ah yes. i thought it had no bids yet, as most of my auctions have bids only on the closing day. here's the photo http://bright-circle.deviantart.com/art/locket-210130793
the locket is marked 1/4 gold shell. bears a hallmark of 'w & h co' inside e heart shape.
May 24th, 2011 at 8:21:57 AM PDT by
Original
14kt shell is gold plated...you are right!
May 24th, 2011 at 8:36:18 AM PDT by
Original
Actually, I do believe that the term gold shell is an old-fashioned term for gold-filled, which is a layer of gold hundreds of times thicker than plating, over a common metal such as brass.
May 24th, 2011 at 9:53:30 AM PDT by
Original
One more thing--I believe the gold may be rose gold, as it has more of a pinkish tone than a yellowish one.
May 24th, 2011 at 9:54:40 AM PDT by
Original
The Baptist star with the 2- s' stand for Sunday School. I had this one and then the one that followed allowed additions for the years of perfect attendance.
May 24th, 2011 at 8:50:16 PM PDT by
Original
Interesting. Thanks for the info!
May 24th, 2011 at 9:15:48 PM PDT by
Original
I would love to just have the locket I collect moon items
May 27th, 2011 at 12:33:26 AM PDT by
Original
There's just something about the celestial bodies, right?
May 27th, 2011 at 6:40:13 AM PDT by
Original
yes
May 27th, 2011 at 9:12:41 AM PDT by

Vintage or antique locket and pin is in the Antiques category