old locket I bought on ebay

By bluecanarycat, 16 December, 2008
Description

I bought this locket off of ebay for about $11.00 I love vintage jewelry and lockets. I had never seen one like this so I got it. I don't really know anything about these things and was just wondering of someone would know any history about it!

Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
not quite sure, looks like gold
Distinguishing marks
has masonic order of the eatsern star on it, has a "No. 31" stamped on the back of it, also has a mustard seed charm?
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
1" x 1"
Date Period
unknown was bought at an estate sale
Weight
unknown
History
I bought this locket off of ebay, the seller bought it at a estate sale. I don't really know anymore than that.
Price Paid (If known)
$11.50
For Sale?
No
Photos

Lovejoy

16 years 5 months ago

Your locket is a "Fraternal Orders" piece made for sale to members of the Masonic lodge. The marking "No.31" indicates the Lodges hall's number. Values vary depend on metal content, this one does not appear to have any gold hallmarks, indicating it's value would be under $40.00 to a collector.

 

Lovejoy 

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