Antique Art Deco Bagley Mfg. Co. Sterling Silver Guilloché Enamel Rose Locket

Produced in the 1930s by the Bagley Manufacturing Company of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, this Art Deco locket exemplifies an era defined by bold geometric shapes and elongated silhouettes. During the roaring twenties and the subsequent decade, flappers popularized wearing long chain necklaces that would elegantly swing alongside their dropped-waist dresses, making tassel-adorned lockets like this one a fashionable statement piece. The pendant showcases true guilloché, an intricate and labor-intensive metalworking technique where a precise, repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into the underlying sterling silver. Translucent white glass enamel is then fired over the textured surface, creating depth and a luminous backdrop for the hand-painted pink rose motif.

Specs
Maker/Artist: Bagley Mfg. Co.
Year Made: 1930s
Materials: Sterling silver, glass enamel
Dimensions: 2.25" H x 0.875" W (Pendant). 24" L (Chain).

Condition
This piece presents with minor surface wear to the enamel edges and a natural silver patina commensurate with its age. The hinges and closure operate securely, and the attached high quality Sterling chain is in excellent condition.