Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival The Aesthetic Movement in England

The Aesthetic Movement in England was directly inspired by the London International Exhibition of 1862

A great statement piece that's developed a beautiful antique patina over the years

It was made in England in the latter half of the 19th Century

Wonderful antique orb earrings fully pavé set with turquoise cabochons

pendant tests as 9k gold

Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival The Aesthetic Movement in EnglandDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool antique Shakud locket dating from the mid Victorian era. Two different scenes are depicted on the front and back, featuring pheasant like birds (presumably one is the male, the other the female) by bamboo on a river bank. The middle panel is made from an alloy of copper and gold, treated to have a striking black finish and adorned with two tone gold accents. Made in Japan in the 1860s, it's a delightful thing, with gold