Austrian solid gold gem-set spider-web photo locket c.1900

This Austrian spider-web photo locket from the 1900s is crafted in 14k solid gold and set with sapphire and ruby.

At the center sits a gem-set spider—blue and red stones forming a crisp focal point—poised on a finely engraved web. The web radiates across a polished ground so that each line shifts from soft to sharp under light, a precise play of engraving that gives the composition clarity without heaviness. A beaded gold rim completes the round case and frames the motif with quiet definition.

The locket is in antique condition with normal oxidation and wear; the reverse shows more noticeable surface rubs. As condition assessments are subjective, please click and enlarge our photos to examine the details closely before making your evaluation.