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Antique LOCKET COLLECTION, unknown metal purity–some non magnetic, all beauty
all closedsihlouette of a woman on Left, Homestead with birds flying on Rightthese are very darling and ornate in their own right.roughly just over 1 “, for your comparisonlocket on R is missing something…maybe a piece of glass?working Dance Card pencil! reverse “Ketcham mcDougall- East Orange NJ- Ketchall”all openlargest oval–lower right measures roughly 2 1/3”
I dont know much about these lockets. They all appear to have some years on them, but how many I do not know…
Each picture of a pair is followed up with a shot of those lockets in their open position. Some lockets have markings inside.
*The two similar 1" ornate lockets do not respond to magnets.
*Nor does the one with the "rhinestone" in its center. So could these be gold, gold filled–I dunno.
The one large round one is missing part of one side, but I included it because I think it would be sweet as an "open face sandwich" I mean Locket, ya know–with just a piece of glass over it. But thats all up to you.
The retractable Dance Pencil, is a really wonderful memento of another time. What a tender and delightful piece of history. As a high school teacher I can tell you–the kids just write on eachother in sharpie these days. Not so romantic. but this pencil has it all. This Vintage 'dance' pencil was worn as a brooch and the pencil could easily be used by pulling the long, retractable chain to which it is attached – making it a very handy jewelry item to wear at parties to fill out a girl's 'dance card'! Im told the pencil opens to reveal a place for extra leads and an eraser, however, I make it a policy to not go poking the hive–Im far too clumsy. So it might. The pencil portion measures 3 inches in length, the brooch / pin in its entirety measures 4". and the retractable chain is well over12 inches long. It has a tiny ball on the chain which allows you to keep it extended. It is in Very Good condition, with only minor wear consistent with age. Closure which is in good working condition, as well. Marked "KETCHAM & McDOUGALL," "EAST ORANGE, N.J." A Lovely, and unusual vintage pencil!
While many fall in the category I thought best to choose, please feel free to examine the photos and advise me if you are so inclined. We're all just bozos on this bus.
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