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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 23 April 2026 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
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Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds. This is a pretty locket measure 34mm by 22mm not including the bale and decorated with birds, flowers and leaves on both the back and front. The locket is oval shape with a embossed border and a gold bale. 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 refurbished plexiglass and locket compartments on both sides. Closes well and is a good medium sized locket. The total weight is 5.5g

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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SA1181813
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Ct695
Description
Beautiful Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds.
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This is a pretty locket measure 34mm by 22mm 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 a embossed border and a gold bale. 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 refurbished plexiglass and locket compartments on both sides. Closes well and is a good medium sized locket. The total weight is 5.5g

fig 1. An oval antique 9ct gold front and back locket featuring engraved swallows and floral motifs.
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 front and back locket featuring engraved swallows and floral motifs.
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 front and back locket featuring engraved swallows and floral motifs.
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
SA1181813
Dealers Internal Ref
Ct695
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An oval antique 9ct gold front and back locket featuring engraved swallows and floral motifs.
Antique Victorian 9ct Back and Front Locket with Birds
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An oval antique 9ct gold front and back locket featuring engraved swallows and floral motifs.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsEngraved swallows, Floral scrollwork, Chased border, Hinged bezel

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Victorian lockets gained immense popularity during the 19th century, particularly after Prince Alberts death in 1861, when mourning jewellery and sentimental keepsakes became widespread. They were frequently used to hold miniature portraits, locks of hair, or dried flowers as tokens of remembrance and affection.

The designation 9ct back and front indicates that the exterior front and back plates of the locket are made of 9-carat gold, while the internal rims, hinges, and sometimes the core layers may be composed of a base metal or gold-filled material for structural reinforcement.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-engraved motifs, traditional hallmarks or stamps denoting 9ct front and back, integrated hinge mechanisms, and wear patterns consistent with age. Testing the metal content with non-destructive methods or examining construction techniques under magnification helps verify period authenticity.

Antique pendants and lockets can be paired with contemporary fine chains of varying lengths for a layered look, or worn as a standalone statement piece on a heavier silk blouse or simple knitwear to contrast historical detail with modern minimalism.

Clean antique gold gently using a soft microfibre cloth and warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners which can damage internal glass, photographs, or delicate hinges. Store items individually in soft pouches away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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