A fine 19th-century Austro-Hungarian memorial locket fob, crafted in 14kt rose gold. The exterior is engraved with a noble coronet above a finely worked double “S” monogram, signifying aristocratic ownership. The locket opens to reveal a compartment with a photographic portrait of a lady on one side and a preserved lock of blonde hair under glass on the other, typical of sentimental or mourning jewellery of the period.
The reverse carries an inscription dated 28th December 1828 (slightly worn). The fitting bears a Hungarian assay mark (fox head), confirming its origin within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This piece exemplifies the tradition of aristocratic memorial jewellery, combining personal memento with heraldic identity, and may have belonged to a countess or noblewoman.
Length: 4.2 cm
Width: 2.2 cm
Depth: 0.6 cm
Weight: 13 g
Material: 14kt rose gold
Decoration: Engraved coronet and double “S” monogram
Interior: Photograph of a lady and hairwork under glass
Assay: Hungarian fox head hallmark
Date: Circa 1828, Austro-Hungarian Empire
In good antique condition with surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age. Engraving remains clear. The photograph and hairwork are preserved under glass with expected signs of ageing.
A fine 19th-century Austro-Hungarian memorial locket fob, crafted in 14kt rose gold. The exterior is engraved with a noble coronet above a finely worked double “S” monogram, signifying aristocratic ownership. The locket opens to reveal a compartment with a photographic portrait of a lady on one side and a preserved lock of blonde hair under glass on the other, typical of sentimental or mourning jewellery of the period.
The reverse carries an inscription dated 28th December 1828 (slightly worn). The fitting bears a Hungarian assay mark (fox head), confirming its origin within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This piece exemplifies the tradition of aristocratic memorial jewellery, combining personal memento with heraldic identity, and may have belonged to a countess or noblewoman.
Length: 4.2 cm
Width: 2.2 cm
Depth: 0.6 cm
Weight: 13 g
Material: 14kt rose gold
Decoration: Engraved coronet and double “S” monogram
Interior: Photograph of a lady and hairwork under glass
Assay: Hungarian fox head hallmark
Date: Circa 1828, Austro-Hungarian Empire
In good antique condition with surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age. Engraving remains clear. The photograph and hairwork are preserved under glass with expected signs of ageing.
