Edwardian Sterling Silver & Vermeil Locket 1906 Film Prop

Edwardian Sterling Silver & Vermeil Locket 1906 Film PropAn Edwardian fully hallmarked silver gilt vanity. Access the interior push the tiny button near the hanging ring & the case glides open to reveal a vermeil compartment for a pan of powder & an aged mirror with total silver loss, which no longer reflects. The piece was assayed in London in 1906. The maker is Cohen & Charles (C & C into a chamfered rectangle). Measures 7. 2 cm x 4 cm & weighs 48. 8 grams. We believe this may be an interesting film prop

It was made in the 1950s by Marzi & Pellegrini

A simple but effective solution

Not only is the outer case sleek and elegant but the compact is fitted with a spring release mechanism which ensures that the case glides open perfectly each time the button is pushed

The lid and base have smooth tone vertical borders and edges which contrast with the minute diamond shapes which grace the exterior case

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The gilt lid is decorated with borders of vertical lines and embossed stylized foliage

also known as Phra Chedi Klang Nam) or The Floating Pagoda

the top right hand side - Summer time - a lady diving into the sea & another lady golfing

This such a delightful antique that it would make an ideal christening or silver wedding anniversary gift

Measures just over 1 1/2 inches diameter

They also produced many promotional items like postcards

The lid has the most beautiful enamel signed by the artist