Photo pendant

[fox1970]

Photo pendant?

I found this photo pendant in a creek about 3 inches from the water line. A railroad bridge that has been there since before the civil war crosses the creek.

 

[fox1970]

I'm trying to find out how old it is. It looks like brass or copper.

 

[duggap]

If Breezie checks in she will likely know, but I was wondering if those were intended to hold a pic of the deceased. A mourning broach.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

so it is a locket and not a pendant?

was probably silver plated at one time.

 

[surf]

I found this photo pendant...

Welcome fox,

What are the dimensions of this piece? Does it open? Why do you use the word "photo"?

Thanks for showing us.

 

[Sentrom]

I agree with duggap. A mourning pendant..... I bet it is haunted also......

 

[Breezie]

I'm assuming from what I can see from the 2nd pic there is a small space between the filigree and the flat surface of the pendant, which more than likely held a tintype photo. These were popular during the Victorian period and continued on to the 1920's or so. There is a slight possibility it could be a 'hair' pendant, but 99% of them were under glass or resin. Saving, displaying, wearing, etc. hair of a deceased family member was extremely popular during the Victorian times too.
Neat find
Breezie

 

[Breezie]

I forgot to mention: If the colors are correct in your photo, the red patina might suggest it was nickel plated.


Breezie

 

[fox1970]

Inch and a half top to bottom, one inch from on side to another. It does not open.It has a oval recessed place for a picture to be placed into.

 

[fox1970]

I did clean the back some. I think it is brass.