By the 19th century, it was common for many to own a sentimental memento with initials. Beforehand, monogrammed items were most commonly used to identify the work of local artisans and organizations synonymous with regional kingdoms. The decorative trend of signature mementos became increasingly popular during the Victorian Era and could be seen on lockets, signet rings, earrings, silverware, and other metal-based novelties.

This rare and remarkable Victorian pendant features the initials A I and E, which can be viewed interchangeably or indivudually- with a wonderful inscription on the reverse. Enjoying a particularly dramatic script to the letters, the piece is identified as being made/kept in Philadelphia, PA, by a miss A Iseminger. A quick search of the Iseminger family shows that there were four households in PA with the Iseminger family in the 1840's, with the likelihood that the family had come over from the UK to settle there. A wonderful piece with a sentimental American history.

Materials and Features: 14ct gold

Age/Origin: Victorian 1880’s

Measurements: 2", 5.8g

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor age-related wear. 

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