{"product_id":"late-victorian-wightman-hough-gold-filled-locket-with-black-paste-stones","title":"Late Victorian Wightman \u0026 Hough Gold-Filled Locket with Black Paste Stones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLate Victorian Wightman \u0026amp; Hough Gold-Filled Locket with Black Paste Stones \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCirca 1885–1895 Beautifully crafted during the late Victorian era, this antique locket was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWightman \u0026amp; Hough Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Providence, Rhode Island, a respected American jewelry maker known for producing finely detailed sentimental jewelry in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locket features an elegant satin-finished gold-filled exterior adorned with graceful scrolling motifs, delicate floral appliqués, and faceted black paste stone accents. Three accent stones are missing, consistent with the age of the piece, but the overall presentation remains attractive and displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior retains its protective covers and currently preserves a pressed four-leaf clover—a charming reminder of the sentimental keepsakes often cherished within Victorian lockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing additional examination and research, this piece has been identified as a high-quality Victorian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold-filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e locket rather than solid gold. The substantial construction, refined workmanship, and beautifully preserved finish reflect the exceptional quality for which Wightman \u0026amp; Hough was known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely addition to any antique jewelry collection or a meaningful wearable heirloom. #90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Wightman \u0026amp; Hough Co. (W \u0026amp; H heart cartouche)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: 1885–1895\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Gold-filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10.40 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStones: Black paste (glass) accents; three missing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Original satin finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e = Wightman \u0026amp; Hough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e = Gold Filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMetal Finish\u003c\/b\u003e = Satin Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGemstone\u003c\/b\u003e = Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/b\u003e = Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight (Grams)\u003c\/b\u003e = 10.40G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e = 1.1875\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e = Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item Number: \u003c\/b\u003e\n20758-26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item ID: \u003c\/b\u003e\n108458\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Category: \u003c\/b\u003e\nPendant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDiamond origin is tested using a GIA iD100 Gem Testing Device. Unless indicated otherwise, all diamonds are to be considered natural, earth-mined diamonds. All man-made, laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, or synthetic diamonds are well marked on the price tag as well as in the website description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits. All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated, colored gemstones may have commonly used clarity and color enhancing treatments per industry standards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nProspective buyers should note that all jewelry we sell is 'used' and will likely have some amount of wear, we warranty that the item will be essentially as we have described it, but no other warranties are expressed or implied, and all items are sold 'as is'.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wightman \u0026 Hough","offers":[{"title":"1.1875\" diameter","offer_id":53380421648684,"sku":"20758-26","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7862\/1996\/files\/2e79a0ff10ee598c5ec6e8c2223dc0ed.jpg?v=1782435254","url":"https:\/\/upscaleconsignment.com\/products\/late-victorian-wightman-hough-gold-filled-locket-with-black-paste-stones","provider":"Upscale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}