Antique Victorian Era Vulcanite Shield Style Mourning Locket Gem Tintype & Hair

Description: I am pleased to offer this Rare Antique Mid-1800s Victorian Era Vulcanite Shield Style Mourning Locket! This beautiful macabre piece is shaped as a shield, and the front is engraved with a "G" flanked by wreath branches.Opening the locket reveals a gem size Tintype photograph of a woman, and some hair bound in antique paper. The inner walls of the locket are beautifully textured and styled.The locket is made of Vulcanite, and has a dark and rich brown tone. The interior shows evidence that birch sap was used to keep it closed. Measures approx. 1-5/8" H x 1-1/8" W x 3/8" ThickCondition:This antique Mourning Locket is in good condition for its age. There is some mild scratching to the exterior, but no cracks or chips. The small glass covering the tintype has a small chip.Shipping:We have a 3-Business Day Handling Time. However, we do ship ASAP so typically we can get it out faster. If you need the item faster or on a deadline, please message us before purchase and we will see if we can accommodate you (additional shipping fees may apply). Best Offers:We're always willing to try and work with our customers, so a lot of our items feature "make offer". Please note that the majority of the listings with this feature are on an "auto-accept/decline" setup within certain thresholds, and it's not actually us declining your offers. You can always send us a message to make offers as well! Combined ShippingWe try to help all of our customers by offering combined shipping. Please "Request" a total to receive a combined shipping discount before completing Checkout.InternationalInternational buyers are handled on a case by case basis and will always be handled via either GSP or other trackable services depending on the item. Please message us if you're interested in a particular item.Thank you for stopping by!Our High Resolution Photographs are taken for your review and inspection of the item in detail. Please review and feel free to ask any question you may have. Be sure to View Our Store to see our extensive inventory of great Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, and more! Resellers, Tax Exempt Notice!We know that the new internet state sales tax rules are a pain for everyone. However, it is important to note that eBay is now allowing your tax exempt status on the site (important for people who have it). Per Ebay:If you are exempt from paying sales tax on your eBay purchases, visit ebay.com/salestax to learn more about our buyer exemption program for tax-exempt buyers (e.g. charitable entities, resellers, etc.). Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 400 USD

Location: Clearwater, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-13T22:28:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD