Victorian Vinaigrette Locket

Object/Artifact

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The Recorded Image Project

Name/Title

Victorian Vinaigrette Locket

Entry/Object ID

RE-JE-2026-0001

Description

1840-1870

Use

A pierced, fretted inner panel. Designed to sit over a scented sponge or cotton Allows fragrance to diffuse while protecting contents.

Category

19th Century, Jewelery, Victorian, Lockett

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1870

Time Period

Victorian

Place

Country

England

Inscription/Signature/Marks

A two-layer interior. Lower cavity for sponge. Upper pierced grille. Shallow, controlled depth. Used as a photo locket and contains photo of a baby.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

1.75"

Accessories

Accessory

Photograph

Material

Brass

Create Date

January 16, 2026