Rare Vulcanite Victorian Era Shield Style Mourning Locket Gem Tintype & Hair

I am pleased to offer this Rare Antique Mid-1800s Victorian Era Vulcanite Shield Style Mourning Locket!

This beautiful macabre piece is shaped as a shield, and the front is engraved with a “G” flanked by wreath branches.

Opening the locket reveals a gem size Tintype photograph of a woman, and some hair bound in antique paper.  The inner walls of the locket are beautifully textured and styled.

The locket is made of Vulcanite, and has a dark and rich brown tone.  The interior shows evidence that birch sap was used to keep it closed.

Measures approx. 1-5/8″ H x 1-1/8″ W x 3/8″ Thick