Lovely Victorian Era Gutta Percha Locket, Memento Mori
This beautiful mourning locket was made in the mid to late 1800s', and features the face of a Greek goddess on the front, and delicate floral and lattice designs inside. At one point there may have also been glass inside, to hold a locket of hair, and a photo on the opposite side. Made with "gutta percha" (a thermoplastic made from South Asian trees) and Fitted with a gold-tone loop to go on a necklace, this large locket is in excellent condition. 2"L (including loop) x 1.5"W, $195