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Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant

Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant

Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant
They are all very striking against the blackened background which is t. He Shakudo technique involves inlaying gold, silver, and copper into a darkened copper base. I do not have any information with regards to the jeweler or designer of this lovely piece of clearly defined Japanese history. However, considering the Meiji era in Japanese history which extended from the year 1868 thru 1912. As jewelers designs and styles sometimes overlap in date. I can safely determine that it is very, very, old and made by any one of the distinguished jewelers of the era. Please use your knowledge and expertise for this offering as it has been priced LOW to sell. Highly polished gold tone applied to a Shakudo ground. Highly polished silver tone applied to a Shakudo ground. Locket has a hinged bracket style mount with a large golden O ring bale that opens and closes.

Inside center of the locket is a round glass pane so that you can place your memory inside. There is no jewelry hallmark. Pre-Owned, The snap closure is secure.

Pane is NOT cracked and it is scratch free. I consider it to be in very good condition with minor surface wear that is consistent with aging. Please use your own knowledge of this item.

Remember antique/vintage jewelry is NOT NEW! The item "RARE VINTAGE JAPANESE SHAKUDO CRANE BIRD MEIJI LOCKET PENDANT" is in sale since Thursday, December 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Necklaces & Pendants".

The seller is "$$$$cometh" and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Style: Locket
  • Metal: Mixed Metals


Rare Vintage Japanese Shakudo Crane Bird Meiji Locket Pendant