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What an Absolutely Gorgeous Antique locket with a different eye-catching design to each side which
is clearly from around the end of the Victorian and beginning of the Edwardian
periods. The front features a floral and foliate design superbly framed by a
carved border while the reverse is similarly styled however presents a shield
shaped cartouche perfect for engraving with an initial. Inside encloses clear
covers, blue tissue backing papers and frames to secure pictures of loved ones.
The locket has the silky smooth feel usually only
associated with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique jewellery. The
gold’s hue is a very soft rose/pink gold with some yellow to the edges with
a very shiny sheen.
HISTORY & HALLMARKS
Era:
Victorian c1900
Trademark: none
Maker:
unknown but is of English origin
Construction: 9ct
Rose Gold Front and Back (equivalent to Gold Filled/Gold Shell) – stamped on
back
Gold Purity: outer
surface tested positive for 9
carat gold
MEASURES
Height:
3cm or 1.2” as it hangs with fixed ring
Width: 2.1cm
or 0.86"
Thickness: 6.5mm
Weight:
3.3 grams
OVERALL
Near MINT
Antique condition which is Very Rare for a
locket its age! There is no wear, damage or repairs, and no dints or dents are
present. You will be thrilled with this Heirloom Quality Locket ready to
enclose pictures loved ones to wear close to your heart.
*A Quality Antique Heirloom*Treat yourself or someone special*
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