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Antique Sterling Silver Horseshoe Locket Pendant | Birmingham 1887
Lancastrian Jewellers
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Antique Sterling Silver Horseshoe Locket Pendant | Birmingham 1887

19th century
Description

This beautiful Antique Victorian Locket, modelled in sterling silver, features delicate pattern metalwork and a horseshoe to the front. The back of the locket features flowers with a full set of hallmarks, making this locket a collectable example.

The locket easily opens and securely snaps shut, ready for you to add your own history.

This locket, dating to 1887, would be a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for a loved one.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 3.6cm x 2.1cm, including bail

Measures 2.9cm x 2.1cm, excluding bail

WEIGHT

5.5 grams

HALLMARKS

A&L, Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter n (1887)

CONDITION

This Victorian Locket remains in good condition throughout, with a rich patina. The pattern work is crisp, the locket has no significant wear, and the inside is ready to add your photographs. The back of the locket does have a dent, and on the inside has one frame for a photograph, no glass. Overall, this superb piece would make a great gift or heirloom.

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Horseshoe Locket to the Victorian era.

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SA1135910
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9217
Description
This beautiful Antique Victorian Locket, modelled in sterling silver, features delicate pattern metalwork and a horseshoe to the front.
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The back of the locket features flowers with a full set of hallmarks, making this locket a collectable example.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An oval antique sterling silver locket decorated with an applied horseshoe motif and hand-engraved leaf patterns.
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver Horseshoe Locket Pendant | Birmingham 1887

The locket easily opens and securely snaps shut, ready for you to add your own history.

This locket, dating to 1887, would be a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for a loved one.

METAL

fig 2. An oval antique sterling silver locket decorated with an applied horseshoe motif and hand-engraved leaf patterns.
fig 2. Antique Sterling Silver Horseshoe Locket Pendant | Birmingham 1887

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 3.6cm x 2.1cm, including bail

Measures 2.9cm x 2.1cm, excluding bail

WEIGHT

5.5 grams

HALLMARKS

A&L, Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter n (1887)

CONDITION

This Victorian Locket remains in good condition throughout, with a rich patina. The pattern work is crisp, the locket has no significant wear, and the inside is ready to add your photographs. The back of the locket does have a dent, and on the inside has one frame for a photograph, no glass. Overall, this superb piece would make a great gift or heirloom.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Horseshoe Locket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135910
Dealers Internal Ref
9217
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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An oval antique sterling silver locket decorated with an applied horseshoe motif and hand-engraved leaf patterns.
Antique Sterling Silver Horseshoe Locket Pendant | Birmingham 1887
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During the Victorian era, symbolic imagery was widely incorporated into jewellery, with the horseshoe representing good luck, protection, and a passion for equestrian pursuits. These motifs were frequently gifted to loved ones as tokens of good fortune and affection.

Victorian lockets were predominantly fabricated from sterling silver, featuring hand-engraved patterns, engine turning, or die-struck relief work. Internal frames and glass or mica covers were included to protect enclosed portraits or locks of hair.

Authentic British silver lockets from this period feature official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, and a date letter. Construction details such as hand-cut hinges and hand-engraved surface work also distinguish period pieces from modern reproductions.

An antique silver locket can be suspended from a modern silver curb or belcher chain to serve as a focal statement piece. It pairs effectively with tailored daywear or layered alongside minimalist modern necklaces for a textured look.

Clean the silver exterior gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging the locket in liquid cleaners, as moisture can enter the internal photo compartments and cause deterioration.
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