Victorian Sterling Silver Repousse Cigar Cutter Rose Gold The locket opens and closes

The locket opens and closes securely

The woven hair remains intact and is very well preserved

A wonderful example of "celestial" inspired jewelry from the Victorian era

The necklace fastens at a large spring ring clasp in the back

The silver ball rests atop a stack of two silver discs which are surrounding by a curled wirework design alternating with silver balls

Victorian Sterling Silver Repousse Cigar Cutter Rose Gold The locket opens and closesA unusual cigar cutter pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The piece is a functioning cigar cutter, which is crafted in sterling silver. A textured repousse motif decorates both sides of the pendant's body, incorporating swirls of flourished detail. Originally, the cigar cutter would have been worn as a fob hanging from a gentleman's watch chain. It carries the traditional teardrop shape of a cigar cutter, with a hinged mechanism at the side that