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Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided
Carlton House Antiques
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Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided

19th century
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An exceptional early 19th-century Viennese enamel locket, showcasing the refined artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with the period. This piece is distinguished by its highly unusual and desirable feature of hand-painted enamel decoration to both the exterior and interior, a rarity seldom encountered on the market.

The exterior displays a beautifully detailed romantic scene in vibrant enamel, framed within a finely worked gilt surround. Upon opening, the locket reveals an intricately designed inner compartment, originally intended to hold a miniature portrait, keepsake, or a trace of perfume-combining both sentimental function and elegant design.

The quality of the enamel work, together with its rich, time-earned patination, reflects its Viennese origin, where such finely crafted objets d'art were created for a discerning clientele.

A truly scarce and captivating example, this locket would make a standout addition to any fine antique jewellery collection or serve as a unique statement piece with historical depth.

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Carlton House Antiques has dated this Viennese Enamel Locket Pendant to the 19th Century.

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An exceptional early 19th-century Viennese enamel locket, showcasing the refined artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with the period.
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This piece is distinguished by its highly unusual and desirable feature of hand-painted enamel decoration to both the exterior and interior, a rarity seldom encountered on the market.
Carlton House Antiques
fig 1. A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.
fig 1. Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided

The exterior displays a beautifully detailed romantic scene in vibrant enamel, framed within a finely worked gilt surround. Upon opening, the locket reveals an intricately designed inner compartment, originally intended to hold a miniature portrait, keepsake, or a trace of perfume-combining both sentimental function and elegant design.

fig 2. A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.
fig 2. Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided

The quality of the enamel work, together with its rich, time-earned patination, reflects its Viennese origin, where such finely crafted objets d'art were created for a discerning clientele.

A truly scarce and captivating example, this locket would make a standout addition to any fine antique jewellery collection or serve as a unique statement piece with historical depth.

Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Viennese Enamel Locket Pendant to the 19th Century.

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A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.
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Archive I A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.

Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided

Archive II A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain. View II
Archive III A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain. View III
Archive IV A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain. View IV
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A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.
Rare Viennese Enamel Locket, Early 19th Centrury, Double Sided
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A circular double-sided enamel pendant necklace depicting a hand-painted scene of two figures in pastoral attire, set within a patterned silver border on a chain.
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FAQs

Viennese enamel jewellery refers to fine decorative items produced in Vienna during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, characterised by intricate hand-painted vitreous enamel scenes framed in precious metals.

These pieces typically feature metal panels coated with vitreous enamel powders, hand-painted with mineral pigments, and encased within sterling silver, gold, or gilded bronze mounts.

Authentic period pieces display fine brushwork without modern dot-matrix printing, evidence of hand-engraved metal borders, historical hallmarks, and age-appropriate wear to the enamelled surface.

Small decorative antiques such as enamelled lockets can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes, showcased on small easel stands, or featured within glass dome bell jars on a dressing table.

Enamel should be wiped gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping it away from harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, moisture, and sudden temperature fluctuations that could cause cracking.
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