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What a pleasure to offer this Rare Genuine Antique Locket
complete with the original maker’s swing tag stamped with information
relating to the trademark, Veribest Gold Star (with S.B.&L. Co logo)
Guaranteed “None Better Made”. It is simply Divine and features a symbolic
horseshoe enveloping a “star” at the centre, each encrusted with clear and
sparkling paste stones.
The back is plain and smooth and inside houses both frames and a
clear cover. The hinge and clasp mechanism are in perfect, secure working order.
It has the silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid
carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery.
HISTORY &
HALLMARKS
Era: Art Nouveau/Edwardian c1900
Trademark: S.&B.L.CO with a star. – see tag
Maker: S.
& B. Lederer Company, established in 1878 and operating until around 1931
producing a range of gold and gold filled jewellery including chains, swivels,
& lockets
Material: Gold Filled– unmarked
Gold purity: outer surfaces tested positive for 12 carat gold
MEASURES
Height: 3.66cm/1.44”
including fixed bail
Width: 2.44cm/0.95”
Weight: 9.2 grams
OVERALL
MINT Antique condition! What
a rarity – an Antique Heirloom Quality complete with original tag as proof it
has never been used. With no flaws, it is sure to take pride of place in any
Antique jewellery collection. You will be thrilled with this purchase ready to
enclose pictures of loved ones to wear close to your heart.
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