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ANTIQUE #SA1132147

Victorian Locket 15ct Gold Black Enamel Cross Antique Photo Mourning Locket 1874

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

Wonderful mid Victorian 15ct gold & enamel photo locket
 
This locket is beautifully decorated with traditional foliate pattern centred with a black enamel cross
 
The reverse and bail of this superb high quality locket is also gold foliate decorated.
 
It opens to reveal a photo compartment to one side with photo of a Victorian lady
 
The other side is engraved ''In memory of A.F obt. 31 March 1874''
 
This is a very special mourning locket that is highly collectible
 
It is 4.1cm (1 5/8'') long including bale x 2.5cm ( 1 '')wide
 
Electrically tests 15ct gold
 
It dates to the mid Victorian period circa 1870
 
Weight 10.5 grams
 
It is in excellent condition for age - a few tiny scratches to the cross enamel that are not noticeable
 
It comes in the presentation box illustrated
 
Our ref : 2386
 
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Antique SA1132147 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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