Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring The reverse of the piece

The reverse of the piece bears the Riker Brothers mark

6 inches wide and is offered in great condition with minimal signs of wear

A finely rendered bag charm for your favorite traveler

this piece has a luxurious presence on the hand

The piece was originally a vintage brooch (circa 1920) transformed by removing the pin findings and adding a gold bail

Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring The reverse of the pieceA rare and poetic piece of 19th century craftsmanship, this antique locket (circa 18501870) takes the form of a finely constructed copper orb, hand enameled in white and pink to represent the Earth in soft, abstracted topography. Both symbolic and sculptural, the orb twists open into two hemispheres, revealing a hidden compartmentsuggestive of secrets kept, journeys imagined, or keepsakes cherished. Whether worn as a personal talisman or collected as