French 18K Gold Guilloché Enamel Slide Locket | Circa 1900
French Belle Époque craftsmanship, beautifully preserved in this 18K gold slide locket dating to circa 1900. Translucent blue guilloché enamel covers both sides, revealing intricate, repeating patterns beneath the surface. Each face is centered with a sculptural gold rosette, framed by fine white enamel accents and finely engraved gold borders.
The detailing continues through the engraved gold bail, with decorative work that complements the locket's intricate design. A discreet sliding mechanism opens to reveal two compartments, originally intended for photographs or personal keepsakes.
We love this locket worn on its own or styled with your favorite pieces.
Details:
- Origin: France
- Period: Belle Époque, circa 1890–1910
- Metal: 18K gold
- Hallmarks: French eagle-head 18K gold punch mark; S–key–G lozenge-shaped maker's mark; interior stamped 1025
- Enamel: Double-sided translucent blue guilloché enamel with white enamel accents
- Design: Raised gold rosettes, engraved gold borders and decorative engraved bail
- Style: Sliding locket with two recessed interior compartments
- Weight: 9.09 grams
- Width: 24.60 mm
- Length: 35.10 mm, including bail
- Condition: Beautiful antique condition with well-preserved enamel and light age-related wear to the gold. Original interior photograph frames are no longer present.
- Chain: Shown on a contemporary gold paperclip chain. Chain sold separately.
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About the Era & Provenance:
Dating to the French Belle Époque period, circa 1890–1910, this locket reflects the precision and artistry of French goldsmithing at the turn of the century.
Guilloché is a decorative technique in which finely engraved, repeating patterns are covered with translucent enamel, giving the surface a soft, luminous depth.
The locket bears a French eagle-head punch mark indicating 18K gold, along with a lozenge-shaped maker's mark featuring the initials S and G separated by a key-like symbol. The mark may be associated with Société Générale des Monteurs de Boîtes de Montre en Or, a gold watch-case workshop based in Besançon, France, although this attribution remains unconfirmed.
The interior is also stamped 1025, believed to be a case or production reference number.
Photo Sizing:
The locket opens to hold two photographs or small mementos.
Wondering what size photograph fits your locket? Use this free photo sizing guide before printing your photographs:
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