Edwardian Silver Photo Locket, Antique French Glass Photo Locket c. 1900 antique_engagement with a lever back hinge

with a lever back hinge system

often used to symbolize purity in the Victorian period

most notably on the dog clip clasp

antique jewelry stands apart

A beautiful and versatile piece

Edwardian Silver Photo Locket, Antique French Glass Photo Locket c. 1900 antique_engagement with a lever back hingeThis simple Edwardian shaker locket was crafted from 800 silver and beveled glass around the turn of the century. Shaker lockets were deep enough to be filled with gemstones which would 'shake' when the wearer walked, thus earning their name. This shaker locket is deep enough to hold pressed flowers, photos, or gemstones and the glass is in excellent antique condition with only light microscratches, consistent with age. The glass panes look to have