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Victorian Large Enamelled Silver Aei Eternal Love Locket
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Victorian Large Enamelled Silver Aei Eternal Love Locket

19th century
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A beautiful large Victorian locket in silver and black enamel studded with twinkling cut-steel marcasites. The front bears the monogram AEI standing for Amity, Eternity and Infinity - though some believe AEI may be the Greek word aei which means always and forever, conveying the same typically morbid/romantic Victorian sentiment of eternal love conquering death. The inside is gilded and contains a reproduction Pre-Raphaelite portrait in one side but you could easily insert your own pictures.

The chain in the photos is not included but is available for sale separately at the time of listing: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4421452263/chunky-antique-victorian-silver-book

SIZE: 5.3 x 3cm.

WEIGHT: 23.4g.

MATERIALS: Silver, enamel, marcasite.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: There's a non-UK mark, possibly an Austro-Hungarian silver stamp, on the bail.

CONDITION: Very good antique condition with fully working hinges and a nice snappy clasp. The locket has been cleaned but not overpolished. The enamel is in great condition, there is light overall surface wear and a few very tiny nibbles on the bail when seen under magnification. A couple of the marcasites are vacant but they're very hard to spot, even when looking for them.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Aei Locket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186958
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Description
A beautiful large Victorian locket in silver and black enamel studded with twinkling cut-steel marcasites. The front bears the monogram AEI standing for Amity, Eternity and Infinity - though some believe AEI may be the Greek word aei which means always and forever, conveying the same typically morbid/romantic Victorian sentiment of eternal love conquering death.
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The inside is gilded and contains a reproduction Pre-Raphaelite portrait in one side but you could easily insert your own pictures.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface.
fig 1. Victorian Large Enamelled Silver Aei Eternal Love Locket

The chain in the photos is not included but is available for sale separately at the time of listing: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4421452263/chunky-antique-victorian-silver-book

SIZE: 5.3 x 3cm.

WEIGHT: 23.4g.

fig 2. An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface.
fig 2. Victorian Large Enamelled Silver Aei Eternal Love Locket

MATERIALS: Silver, enamel, marcasite.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: There's a non-UK mark, possibly an Austro-Hungarian silver stamp, on the bail.

CONDITION: Very good antique condition with fully working hinges and a nice snappy clasp. The locket has been cleaned but not overpolished. The enamel is in great condition, there is light overall surface wear and a few very tiny nibbles on the bail when seen under magnification. A couple of the marcasites are vacant but they're very hard to spot, even when looking for them.

ERA: Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Aei Locket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186958
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Archive I An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface.

Victorian Large Enamelled Silver Aei Eternal Love Locket

Archive II An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View II
Archive III An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View III
Archive IV An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View IV
Archive V An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View V
Archive VI An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View VI
Archive VII An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View VII
Archive VIII An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View VIII
Archive IX An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View IX
Archive X An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View X
Archive XI An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface. View XI
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An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface.
Victorian Large Enamelled Silver AEI Eternal Love Locket
Ref: SA1186958
An oval Victorian silver locket rendered in black enamel with an intricate marcasite-set AEI monogram on the front surface.
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FAQs

Enamel lockets should be gently wiped with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Water, harsh chemical polish, and ultrasonic cleaners must be avoided, as moisture can damage the enamel substrate, loosen set marcasites, or seep into the internal photo compartments.

Antique lockets can be mounted inside custom glass shadow boxes or hung from velvet-lined jewellery stands on dressing tables. Grouping multiple historical lockets together creates a curio display that highlights 19th-century craftsmanship.

Authentic Victorian lockets often exhibit hand-cut gemstones or marcasites, original glass rims or photograph frames inside, and period silver hallmarks or makers marks. Construction details such as hand-riveted hinges and hand-engraved motifs also indicate period authenticity.

Victorian lockets were commonly constructed from sterling silver, gold, or pinchbeck, combined with vitreous enamel decoration. Accents often included marcasite, pearls, or small gemstones set into intricate monograms or border designs.

The letters AEI stand for Amity, Eternity, and Infinity in Victorian sentimentality. This acrostic motif was frequently used on gift jewellery to symbolise everlasting affection, friendship, or romantic devotion between the giver and the recipient.
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