Antique Victorian Locket Bookchain necklace enamel black taille d' epergne Egg shape 1880s Secret keeper photo holder

This is a gorgeous  taille d' epergne locket that is dome and egg shaped. Ready to keep all your secrets close to your heart, it hangs from a heavy bookchain necklace that is a perfect fit for it ( not original to it) . The locket has  most beautiful black enamel designs on the front.  Taille d' epergne is essentially a reversal of the champleve enamel method as only outlines or shallow channels are sunk into the metal and filled with opaque black, blue or red enamel. The enamel lines are stoned or polished smooth to lie flush with the reserved metal.. This locket has a strong clasp and hinge and has no dings or dents. It also has its original cello photo covers. The one side has beautiful black relief work inside. It is in fine condition with very little if any enamel loss. The chain is 24" long and the locket is 1 1/2". It is a great quality set. 

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