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September 1, 2026: Summer Americana - Day One

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  2026-09-01 09:00:00 2026-09-01 09:00:00 America/New_York Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates : September 1, 2026: Summer Americana - Day One https://live.jeffreysevans.com/auctions/jeffrey-evans/september-1-2026-summer-americana---day-one-23017
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  • Jewelry - Antique Costume
Lot 151

VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE ROLLED GOLD-PLATED / GOLD-FILLED LOCKETS, LOT OF FIVE

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE ROLLED GOLD-PLATED / GOLD-FILLED LOCKETS, LOT OF FIVE, each case being pocket watch form with engraved decoration; comprising the largest with engine-turned engraved exterior, interior holding a daguerreotype of a young woman wearing ornate drop earrings and a lace capelet or shawl; one featuring a landscape view with buildings to one exterior side, interior with black fabric lining under glass on both sides; one, possibly being partially gold of unknown fineness or heavy rolled gold-plated, having ornate engraving to exterior including dolphins and a shell to one side, interior with black fabric lining under glass on one side; a double-sided example with interior having black-brown fabric lining under glass on all four sides; and the smallest with "RM" initials to front, back panel with enameled accents and currently detached, appears to be plastered shut and unable to open front. Unmarked. 19th/early 20th century. Largest 2 1/4" x 1 5/8" x 3/8" OA.

Condition

Mostly in good to very good overall condition with some wear and other imperfections including surface scratches, nicks, one or a few dents, slight worn spots to engravings, and/or worn spots / losses to metal finishes; daguerreotype image with imperfections; example with dolphin decoration having some pinholes / tiny holes to front, button release not working, some oxidation to interior bezel of frame; smallest with back panel currently detached but included and having some losses to enamel, front cover currently frozen.

Provenance

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

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