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Antique 1853 Victorian Woven Hair Bracelet w/Gold-Filled Locket “Dear Grandpa”

$ 17.42

Availability: 68 in stock
  • Jewelry Department: Fine
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Metal: Gold Filled
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Metal Purity: GF
  • Type: Bracelet
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Antique: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Main Stone: No Stone
  • Modified Item: No
  • Era: Victorian

    Description

    An estate found,
    mid-nineteenth century Victorian woven hair mourning bracelet with an embossed yellow-gold filled hinged locket clasp which opens to reveal a lock of braided hair under beveled glass, the back engraved
    “Dear Grandpa Died Sept 25 1853”
    . Offered with no reserve and a low opening bid!
    The bracelet measures 7” long overall (excluding the push-in portion of the clasp) x 1” wide; the gold-filled ends & locket measure 2” across; the locket is 1” wide x 1-5/16” high.
    Unmarked, but has been tested (by us) on a stone and not the item and is 10 karat gold-filled.
    Condition:
    some uniform age wear to the braided hair bracelet to include slight fraying in the edges – no breaks or tears. The gold filled locket and hardware has not been cleaned or polished; the push-in clasp opens and closes securely and the locket also opens & closes properly.
    See photos for details and specifics of the condition.
    An interesting Victorian woven hair bracelet with an inscribed gold-filled clasp, fresh from a local Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland home.
    Shipping can be combined for a multiple purchase – in which event please to receive a revised invoice before making payment to adjust the cost.
    See Photos.
    No Reserve.
    TERMS:
    All items guaranteed with regard to authenticity & condition.) Please contact us with any concerns before leaving a feedback & DSR Rating as we will resolve any problem to the buyer’s satisfaction).
    SHIPPING:
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    Shipping can be combined for a multiple purchase –
    in the event of a multiple purchase please wait for a revised invoice before making payment to reduce the shipping cost.
    *Payment Is Required Within 3 Days of End of Auction.
    *Applicable State Sales Tax Applies To All Purchases.