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Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds
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Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds

19th century
Sold 6 December 2024 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
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Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds. This is a pretty locket measure 31cm by 23cm not including the bale and decorated with birds, flowers and leaves on both the back and front. The locket is oval shape with an oval concave shape well formed on both sides which gives it a very tactile feel. The locket is marked for 9ct back and front which means the inner parts are not gold. The locket is in excellent condition for its age with no dents or bashes. It is a medium sized locket, the inside is in good usable condition with its original plexiglass in place on one side to put photographs in. Closes well and has a good size. The total weight is 4.5g

Photographs are ZOOMED with x5 magnification. SO Please Check Sizes And Weights before purchasing as JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED!! Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity; however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

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Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique 9ct Gold Locket to the Victorian era.

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SA1110673
Dealers Internal Reference
CT472
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Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds.
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This is a pretty locket measure 31cm by 23cm not including the bale and decorated with birds, flowers and leaves on both the back and front.
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

The locket is oval shape with an oval concave shape well formed on both sides which gives it a very tactile feel. The locket is marked for 9ct back and front which means the inner parts are not gold. The locket is in excellent condition for its age with no dents or bashes. It is a medium sized locket, the inside is in good usable condition with its original plexiglass in place on one side to put photographs in. Closes well and has a good size. The total weight is 4.5g

fig 1. An oval antique 9ct gold locket featuring hand-engraved swallows and floral garlands on the front cover.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds

Photographs are ZOOMED with x5 magnification. SO Please Check Sizes And Weights before purchasing as JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED!! Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity; however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

fig 2. An oval antique 9ct gold locket featuring hand-engraved swallows and floral garlands on the front cover.
fig 2. Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

fig 3. An oval antique 9ct gold locket featuring hand-engraved swallows and floral garlands on the front cover.
fig 3. Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

Date of Manufacture

Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique 9ct Gold Locket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110673
Dealers Internal Ref
CT472
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An oval antique 9ct gold locket featuring hand-engraved swallows and floral garlands on the front cover.
Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds
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An oval antique 9ct gold locket featuring hand-engraved swallows and floral garlands on the front cover.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Base Metal
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsSwallow birds, Floral leaf garland, Hand-engraved hatching, Oval hinged case

The term back and front refers to a manufacturing technique where the exterior plates of the locket are made of solid 9ct gold while the interior rims, hinges, and internal frames are constructed from a base metal or gold-filled material for structural reinforcement.

In Victorian sentimental jewellery, birds such as swallows commonly represented everlasting affection, loyalty, and a safe return home, making them popular motifs for romantic and commemorative pieces.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate hallmarks, hand-engraved details rather than modern laser etching, traditional barrel hinges, and slight signs of age-related wear on the gold surface.

Antique lockets look striking when worn on a fine chain as a standalone statement piece or layered with contemporary delicate gold necklaces for a textured, mixed-era aesthetic.

Clean the piece gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and warm soapy water if necessary, avoiding harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners that can damage internal components or historic photographs.
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