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This Antique locket is simply stunning! The pictures do not do justice to it at all – it is so very sweet and with WOW factor! The front features a drippy, cascading design accented with sparkling paste stones. The back is plain and smooth.
Inside are ALL the original inserts – frames, backing papers and covers. It is a rarity to discover such old lockets that include the original frames ready to insert pictures of loved ones. The hinges & clasps are in perfect working order with a teeny fingernail slot to assist opening. It is pictured with a slide chian necklace available in a separate listing – it is NOT included.
It has the silky smooth feel usually only associated with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery with a warm yellow gold hue.
HISTORY & HALLMARKS
Era:Art Nouveau 1895-1905
Trademark:SBC Co. inside a star (very faint)
Maker:S. B. Champlin Company established in 1872 as S. B. Champlin & Sons later becoming the named company in 1895. They were lasted listed in 1931 and known for manufacturing a range of jewellery items.
Construction: Gold Filled - unmarked
Gold purity: outer surface tests positive for 12 carat gold
MEASURES
Height:3.1cm including the fixed ring
Diameter:2.8cm or over 1.15”
Weight: 10.1 grams
OVERALL
Better-than-Excellent Antique condition! There are no dents, wear, repairs or damage. The stones appear to be original & sparkling and they are nice and bright – none have darkened with age which is very rare! The finish is pristine – please disregard any shadows. Do not miss the opportunity to purchase locket around a century old ready for you to present as a gift or include your own mementos to wear close to your heart.
**Antique jewellery is the perfect gift idea for someone special**
Offered with a low opening Bid!
FREE POSTAGE & INSURANCE is available for orders over $130 paid for by Money Order & FREE INSURANCE for All Bank Deposit/Transfers. Payment preferred by these methods, where possible and a revised invoice should be requested.
Please be sure to check my store for other items including bangles, bracelets, lockets, pendants, necklaces and chains available for immediate purchase. Registered Post is combined with a maximum charge of $8.50 + insurance. Visit My eBay Store
Important information provided below about Payment, Delivery, Our Business & Gold Filled Jewellery
Payment
Payment is Preferred by Money Order (Free Postage & Insurance for orders over $130) or Bank Transfers/Deposits from Aussies please (free insurance available). Please advise your payment method and wait for an invoice with correct insurance/postage & insurance discounts prior to sending payment. Cheques accepted upon approval prior to bidding. Please read end-of-auction email prior to sending payment. Payment is appreciated within 5 business days. International - Paypal or Bank Wire Transfer only, thank you.
Delivery
Domestic - Registered Post delivery is combined for up to one week at no extra charge at a flat rate of $8.50 when paid for in a single transaction. Insurance is required (but free in some instances) and charged at Australia Post's rates of $1.30 per $100 after the first $100. Purchases are shipped within one business day of receiving cleared payment & packaged securely suitable for Gift Giving. Local Pickup/Delivery is available at seller's discretion. International - Please enquire re: shipping costs, if not noted.
Buying with Confidence from Antique Gold and Jewels
Antique Gold and Jewels is an Australian owned and operated registered business established in August 2005 with the commitment to providing excellent customer service & a wide range of quality items.
Being avid collectors of a range of quality Antique & Vintage jewellery for some years, it is through our passion we are able to offer such fabulous examples of Antique & Vintage jewellery with detailed, accurate descriptions & pictures. Many of the pieces offered here are from our personal collection and sourced from estates worldwide.
About Gold Filled jewellery
Antique & Vintage Gold Filled Jewellery has the quality look & silky feel normally only associated with solid carat gold! It was crafted to such high standards it was, and still is, classified as Fine Jewellery by many. In fact, it can be very difficult to determine whether a piece is solid gold or gold filled they are so similar in appearance.
The gold creates a “shell” over the base or frame - the added bonus of a base metal or metal core means it makes it far less fragile than comparable Solid Gold jewellery. The base metal offers strength & durability making denting less likely & coupled with the quality workmanship of a bygone era, Gold Filled jewellery wears comparably to the low carat solid gold pieces of today.
Gold Filled refers to the process of producing jewellery by bonding a sheet of solid carat gold to a precious or semi-precious base metal like brass, copper or sterling, by the process of heat & pressure. It is similar to or the same as Rolled Gold but generally of superior quality, in our opinion.
The mark indicating a piece is Gold Filled is 1/20 meaning the gold is 1/20th by weight of the item. Antique pieces often had a higher gold content prior to legislation. Some are marked 1/10 meaning they are a Higher Grade Gold Filled or Gold Shell, a term commonly used for both 1/20 and 1/10 constructed pieces.
The Gold Filled process is very different to Gold Plating. Modern gold plated items have a thin spray of gold, today referred to as electroplating, which can wear easily due to a number of reasons including oils in the skin, perfumes & soaps. Antique gold plating is usually thicker & of superior quality. Generally speaking, the layer of gold for gold filled pieces is up to 100 times thicker, if not more, compared to gold plating.
Interesting History of Gold Filled Jewellery
Gold Filled is NOT the same as Gold Plating and prior to 1907 was usually not marked or stamped as such until legislation (The Stamping Act 1906) requiring jewellery of Gold Filled construction to be stamped/marked or hallmarked or identified. Even after this time, a piece could be presented in a box or with a tag stating it was Gold Filled. We use an electronic gold tester, a jeweller’s loupe and research of each maker & the types of jewellery they were known to produce, so we are able to accurately advise exactly how each piece is constructed and the era it was produced. If there is any doubt, we will consult a jeweller for their opinion. We will never file into or damage a piece to determine its construction.
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Postage and handling
Pay a maximum of AU $8.50 postage on all eligible items from antiquegoldandjewels.
Free postage for each additional eligible items you buy from antiquegoldandjewels.
Item location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posting to: Australia, Europe, United States, Canada, New Zealand
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Domestic: Included (in the postage and handling cost) International: AU $15.75 Optional
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Money Back
Items are sold AS-IS. Returns are available if there has been a gross misrepresentation i.e. the item isn't as pictured/described. Any significant flaws will be noted/pictured. Due to age, wear & tear is to be expected with Vintage & Antique jewellery. Unless otherwise stated, they are used pieces of old jewellery so no warranty is available. Refunds are NOT available for failing to read the description, check sizing or remorse purchases. I encourage questions prior to bidding.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business for goods purchased (but not at auction) if the goods are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match description. More information at returns.
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Please advise payment choice and request invoice with correct insurance B4 paying. Insurance/postage discounts available. Payment Preferred by Money Order (orders over $130 FREE post/insurance) OR Bank Transfer/Deposit (free insurance). Payment within 5 business days pls. Domestic post capped @ $8.50 w/ 1 payment (+ req insurance cost @ Aust Post rate $1.30/$100 after 1st $100) for up to 1 week. INTL: Paypal ONLY & insurance is recommended. Thank you.
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