Antique 18k Gold Musical Instrument Locket Circa 1872 lightbox Bold scale with smooth movement

Bold scale with smooth movement and flexibility

finished in a soft periwinkle blue enamel that feels refined and quietly striking

Finished with the maker’s mark “ET

Only 30 of these watches were made in the red relief

5” wearable length

Antique 18k Gold Musical Instrument Locket Circa 1872 lightbox Bold scale with smooth movementThe glowing patina on this one gets me. Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold and decorated with a collection of musical instruments including a lyre, drum, horn, and what appears to be a flute or fife, all worked in raised relief across the front. The original handwritten family tag remains with the piece and references family information dating to circa 1872, giving it the kind of provenance we rarely get to see survive with a locket. Measures 34. 4 x