Victorian Silver Butterfly Locket

A very pretty aesthetic movement Victorian silver locket which has been beautifully embossed with decorative detail and an utterly charming engraved butterfly delicately flying past wispy summer grass. This piece is fully marked having been assayed in Chester in 1881 by Chester makers Michael Joseph Goldsmith. She is bursting with texture and would look fabulous adorning a silver chain or even a black velvet ribbon. Chester silver is always very popular and sort after given that this assay office closed in the mid 20th century so this really is a piece to treasure as an heirloom for times to come.

Marks: Silver, date mark for 1881, makers mark 'MJG', lion passant for English silver.

Material: Sterling Silver.

Length: approx. 5.5cm/2.16 inches (including the bale).

Condition: Good antique condition. Usual surface wear commensurate with age, does not affect the piece when worn.. No significant Denys/dings one tiny dent on back (1mm) mentioned for accuracy but unable to tell even in a photograph! Frame still in place on one side to secure your photo under. Opens and closed perfectly. Good sized bale for a chain.

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