{"product_id":"victorian-crescent-moon-locket-wh-co","title":"Victorian Crescent Moon Locket Necklace | W\u0026H Co. Gold Filled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome symbols never go out of style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned W\u0026amp;H Co. on the inside, this gold filled locket was made by Wightman \u0026amp; Hough of Providence, one of the most respected American locket makers of its time. A crescent of paste stones sweeps around a small star set with a single stone, and the reverse still carries its original hand-engraved monogram, a quiet reminder of the person it was first made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crescent moon was a favorite motif of the late Victorian era, tied to new beginnings, romance and the honeymoon itself. Lockets like this one marked a marriage, a promise or a milestone, and were worn close as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hangs from a gold filled chain with a secure box clasp, at an easy mid-chest length. It has great presence on its own, and it layers beautifully with a shorter chain or a favorite charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little moonlight, for every day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: United States (Providence, Rhode Island)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gold filled locket and chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Signed W\u0026amp;H Co. (Wightman \u0026amp; Hough Co.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Crescent moon and star locket set with paste stones; original monogram on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Opens; no photo frames inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: Locket 34.84 mm long including bail, 30.55 mm wide; chain 23.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp: Box clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocket and chain are sold together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary US shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto Sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering what size photo fits your locket? Use this complimentary sizing guide before printing your photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/locketphotoprints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/locketphotoprints.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWightman \u0026amp; Hough Co. was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 1856 and became well known for gold filled, rolled gold and sterling lockets, medallions and seals, marked with the W\u0026amp;H Co. signature. The crescent and star motif, paste stone setting and hand-engraved monogram all point to the late Victorian period, around the 1880s to early 1900s. That dating comes from the style, since the piece carries no dated mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hipV Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected for craftsmanship. Designed for today. Collected for tomorrow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hipV Modern Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48525282050266,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7001\/4426\/files\/victorian-wh-co-crescent-moon-star-locket-necklace-gold-filled.jpg?v=1790557875","url":"https:\/\/shophipv.com\/products\/victorian-crescent-moon-locket-wh-co","provider":"hipV Modern Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}