Napoleon III Double Photo Holder Medallion In Wood And Silver Initials, Late 19th Century

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Napoleon III Double Photo Holder Medallion In Wood And Silver Initials, Late 19th Century

Turned wood medallion pendant opening on a double photo holder with glass.
Fine-worked silver initials. Good condition, traces of use.

Late 19th century, Napoleon III

Dimensions: H 3.5 x W 2.8 x D 1 cm

In the Napoleon III era, mourning jewelry was fashionable, worn by a society deeply marked by the codes of romanticism and the cult of remembrance. Inspired by Victorian traditions, these jewels became intimate objects where the elegant grief of bereaved families was expressed.

Among them, the photo locket occupies a special place. It opens discreetly to reveal a miniature portrait of a loved one. This small case, sometimes accompanied by a braided lock of hair, symbolically keeps the deceased close to the heart.

Thus, beyond their decorative function, these medallions become genuine emotional testimonials, blending art, memory and emotion in an age when the material representation of remembrance takes on essential importance.

160 €