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RARE VICTORIAN TREASURE! This gorgeous, authentic late 19th-century Victorian book locket features an incredibly unique aesthetic skeleton key integration seamlessly built into the spine and bail assembly. Maker-stamped by G.W.&R. inside, this exquisite double photo charm features masterfully detailed geometric engraving on the cover surrounding a starburst-set ruby paste gemstone.
Detailed Description & Design FeaturesThe Front Cover: Richly textured with multi-directional geometric line engraving, engine-turned corner block accents, and delicate foliate scroll borders. The center features a prominent eight-point starburst setting housing a vibrant, fiery red ruby paste stone.The Spine & Bail System: A brilliant design choice representing security or the \"key to your heart\"—the spine of the book is fashioned to look like the shaft and decorative bow of an antique skeleton key, wrapping elegantly over the top to form the pendant loop hooks.The Interior: Opens smoothly on its original side hinge to reveal a dual photo frame compartment. The left side is crisply stamped with the historical \"G.W.&R.\" manufacturer hallmark.The Back Cover: Smooth gold surface beautifully personalized with a highly detailed, interwoven Victorian flowing script monogram.Condition ReportOverall Condition: Excellent Antique Condition considering its 130+ year age.Details to Note:The front ruby paste stone is secure and free of major chips.The hinge is completely tight and stable. The book snaps closed securely and holds firm.Very minimal, uniform micro-scratching to the high-polished reverse.The interior retains its original paper/cardboard backing insert on the left side, though the original photo rims and glass covers are missing (very common for lockets of this vintage).
