{"product_id":"c-1840s-9k-gold-locket-with-daguerreotype","title":"c. 1840s 9k Gold Locket with Daguerreotype","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGorgeous locket in 9k gold circa 1840s. Includes a d\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaguerreotype photograph of a young man inside behind thick, beveled glass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen I purchased this piece, I removed carefully the photograph from the frame to see if there were any identifying notes (or even a lock of hair!). While I did not find the type of note I was looking for, I did find another kind of note...a piece of very old money! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt seems as though someone cut out a very old four dollar banknote, possibly by the Colonial Bank of Canada, and used it to back the daguerreotype. I have found some interesting things in lockets, but this is a first for me. Pretty neat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChain shown in some of the photos is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot included\u003c\/span\u003e in this listing. Listing is for the locket only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003e1 3\/4 diameter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5\/8\" bail\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 with minor age-related wear, some very tiny dents, barely visible. The d\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaguerreotype \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eshows signs of wear and is very faded. It is quite difficult to see at certain angles. Locket closes securely.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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":49973557330170,"sku":null,"price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_1350.jpg?v=1785698039","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/c-1840s-9k-gold-locket-with-daguerreotype","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}