Photo Holder Medallion In Onyx, Gold And Fine Pearls, Napoleon III Period

Oval photo-holder medallion in onyx, embellished in its center with a six-pointed star in 750 thousandths gold and fine half-pearls. On the reverse, a small window set with gold can be removed thanks to two slightly flattened parts to allow a photo or a lock of hair to be inserted. The 750 thousandths gold bail is enamelled in black.
Napoleon III period
Hallmark: Owl 750 thousandths, 18 carats
Total weight: 31.55 g
Small accident on the edge receiving the glass.

In this type of medallion, one wore a lock of hair or the photo of the loved one.