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Art Nouveau Enamel Iris Scent Locket

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90-1-6689

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ABOUT THIS NECKLACE

A beautiful enameled iris graces the cover of this lovely scent locket made in silver in the early part of the 20th century. Before the dawn of deodorant comes this charming vinaigrette, or scent locket which worn by those who wished to smell something nicer than their less-fragrant surroundings. Pleasant perfumes and aromatic herbs were kept in the locket so as to sustain a sweeter scent around them. On a 19 1/2 inch silver chain.

Details

Materials:
Silver, Silver Gilt
Length:
1 inch w/ bail
Width:
3/4 inch
Height:
Chain = 19 1/2"
Depth:
Chain = 3.9 gr
Gram Weight:
3.1 gr w/o chain
Period:
Art Nouveau

About Art Nouveau Jewelry

Looking to go organic? Bummed out (with good reason) by the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau makers embraced the natural world and a return to the hand-craftsmanship of an earlier time. Their overlap with both the Victorian and Edwardian eras resulted in a great deal of cross-pollination. Though relatively short in its purest form, Art Nouveau’s flowing lines continued to weave their way into fine jewelry.

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