Vintage Hayward 12K Gold Filled Locket from late 1930s to 1940s WW II era Photo For Sale

This is a beautiful Art Deco era \"book\" or geometric photo locket produced by the historic Walter E. Hayward Company, which operated out of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Maker & Material AuthenticationThe Maker: The internal plaque is explicitly stamped \"HAYWARD\", confirming it was manufactured by the Walter E. Hayward Co. (often abbreviated as WEH or WEH CO).The Metal Quality: The stamp \"1/20-12K GOLD FILLED\" means that 5% (1/20th) of the total weight of the metal structure consists of a thick, durable outer layer of 12-karat gold mechanically bonded to a strong inner base metal core. This technique was popular because it provided the look and wearability of solid gold at a fraction of the cost.Design DetailsThe Front: Displays an exquisite, hand-etched tri-color style floral bouquet featuring pink-toned gold and green-toned gold leaf and blossom detailing. The bouquet rises from a stylized Art Deco fan/scroll design accented by a tiny zig-zag border pattern.The Back: Features a crisp, vertical pinstripe and chevron column pattern, which is a signature design element consistently found on Hayward\'s vintage lockets.The Inside: Features an intact, secure hinge and a bezel tracking rim designed to hold your photo inserts. The black-and-white military portrait appears to feature a mid-century uniform style, heavily suggesting the piece was cherished as a World War II era sweetheart locket (circa late 1930s to 1940s).Shipping will be a flat $7 anywhere in the USA.My 100% Positive response speaks for itself so please look/buy with confidence! Thanks for looking and gave a great day.