10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided Hair

10K Gold Engine-Turned Mourning Locket with Braided HairThis mourning jewelry locket is a real gem. It can be opened easily with a snapping button that releases the lid and reveals the inscription in cursive hand writing from 1845. GWCL West is the name engraved on the top and behind original bevelled glass is a generous brown haired woven braid. The hair has been kept impeccably behind the thick glass. The edge of the medallion locket has a foliage scrolling pattern with floral details. The top and bottom

This mourning jewelry locket is a real gem. It can be opened easily with a snapping button that releases the lid and reveals the inscription in cursive hand-writing from 1845. GWCL West is the name engraved on the top and behind original bevelled glass is a generous brown haired woven braid. The hair has been kept impeccably behind the thick glass. The edge of the medallion locket has a foliage scrolling pattern with floral details. The top and bottom has been engine turned and has a nice textured pattern. The medallion measures approximately 1-1/4 inches and with the decorative bale up top the piece of Mourning Jewelry is approximately 1-3/4 inches.  It has been acid tested to 10K but remains unmarked. The locket weighs 13.5 grams and is in great condition for its age. It hangs beautifully from a golden chain as pictured here, sold separately through Kirsten's Corner. A fine example of a Mourning era piece of jewelry, perfect for an antique collection.