{"product_id":"1890s-1900s-jack-jill-locket","title":"1890s-1900s Jack \u0026 Jill Locket","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe earliest known published version of this traditional nursery rhyme is in \"Mother Goose's Melody\" c. 1765, but some historians have suggested its origins are 17th century or even earlier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's the original text (\"Jill\" was originally spelled \"Gill\"):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack and Gill\u003cbr\u003eWent up the hill\u003cbr\u003eTo fetch a pail of water\u003cbr\u003eJack fell down and broke his crown\u003cbr\u003eAnd Gill came tumbling after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe phrase \"Jack and Jill\" existed before the nursery rhyme and was used in the early English proverb \"Every Jack must\/shall have his Jill,\" which Shakespeare referenced in \"A Midsummer Night's Dream\" and \"Love's Labour's Lost\" in the 1590s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the true origin and meaning of the nursery rhyme are unknown, there are many interesting theories, from the more literal--a reference to the practice of fetching water from dew ponds--to the abstract--a satire of the attempt by King Charles I to raise extra revenue by ordering that the volume of a Jack (1\/8 pint) be reduced (a Gill is a 1\/4 pint).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork on this adorable turn of the century locket illustrates the nursery rhyme, and it is very similar to another locket I recently sold depicting Mother Goose!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes on a vintage gold filled chain, but would also look really lovely paired with some of the antique chains listed in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEngraved on the back, possibly with the letters NK, but I'm not quite certain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocket is 3\/4\" diameter and 1\" tall including the bail.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChain is 23.5\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovely condition overall with some wear and patina from age. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocket has some faint scratches and minor dents in the back, but not noticeable when worn. Clasps shut securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973530362106,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/PXL_20211204_195131062.jpg?v=1785697145","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/1890s-1900s-jack-jill-locket","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}