Vintage Reverse-Painted Horse Locket, 1950s

Painting the image on the back of the glass rather than the front is what gives it depth: the subject sits behind the curve and appears to float inside it.

This is the painted version of the technique rather than the older reverse-carved rock crystal work, which puts it well after the Victorian originals. The brass bubble locket is a mid-century form, and nothing on the piece dates it tighter than that.

One of one. Sold as found.

No returns - as is.