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Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eBibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c0\" style=\"font-family: -webkit-standard; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial;\"\u003eThe word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003eFine antique and rare Imperial Russian gold swivel locket\/fob, of oval form, mounted with polished black onyx panels and suspended from its original articulated swivel fitting. The obverse is finely engraved with a crowned intertwined cypher centring on the letter 'W\", representing the princely Wolkonsky (Volkonsky) family. The reverse bears a crowned heraldic shield engraved with simplified armorial devices derived from the ancient arms of the Princes Wolkonsky. The locket opens to reveal an interior compartment intended for a miniature portrait, photo, lock of hair or other sentimental memento. The quality of the engraving suggest it was commissioned as a personal accessory, likely to be worn on a watch chain or gentleman's locket. The Princes Wolkonsky were among the most distinguished noble families of imperial Russia, tracing their descent to Rurikid princes.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eSize: 4 x 11.5 x 3.5 cm approx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eWeight: 15g approx\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003ePhotos\nform part of the description\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\/\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Marie Romania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Commemorate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch Fob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyalty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Household\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian Federation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bibelots London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53620975665490,"sku":"377226025300","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9735\/0482\/files\/57_b0191dee-5570-4a48-aa64-1fac8b2f9d64.png?v=1780344058","url":"https:\/\/bibelotslondon.com\/products\/antique-imperial-russian-gold-onyx-prince-wolkonsky-heraldic-watch-fob-locket","provider":"Bibelots London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}