Antique Japanese Shakudo 14K Gold Locket Pendant Mixed Metal Meiji Period C.1880 Margot de Taxco The whole pin is 52

The whole pin is 52 mm (2 inches) long

and bracelet from circa 1890

Matching clip-on earrings are 1 5/8" X 1 3/8"

Tested sterling

these slides were repurposed and reassembled into charm bracelets

Antique Japanese Shakudo 14K Gold Locket Pendant Mixed Metal Meiji Period C.1880 Margot de Taxco The whole pin is 52Rare Japanese 14K gold mixed metal Shakudo locket pendant C. 1880. Samurai sword smiths started making this type of jewelryafter samurai society was disbanded and outlawedwith Meiji reform in the late 19th century. both lids show meticulously detailed carving and chase Shakudo works. One lid shows a pheasant a tree on the background. The other lid shows a smaller bird with grapes vineon the background. Both lids' art is in old Japanese style. The