Large Antique Silver Bird Locket with Hinged Glass Partition, French Belle Epoque locket black_locket 1920 during the early Art

1920 during the early Art Deco period

The detailing extends across the front with a smooth reverse

but was purchased from a reputable auction house and verified by an acid test as 18k gold

5 cm (length) x 0

Large Antique Silver Bird Locket with Hinged Glass Partition, French Belle Epoque locket black_locket 1920 during the early ArtSad and sweet all at once, this etched silver swallow locket tells a story deeply personal but also universal. Swallows were a symbol of fidelity and love, typically gifted to a loved one before a journey or period of separation to give a promise of safe return. Inside, a soldier can be seen wearing a WWI uniform. It seems likely that since the photo was never updated or changed he was never able to fulfill his promise, but his love kept his photo