A stunning antique Victorian locket hallmarked Birmingham 1881. It’s modelled in sterling silver and decorated with high relief metalwork and chased patterning depicting ivy leaves, yellow gold forget me nots, green gold leaves and a rose gold fan in the centre made up of tail feathers.
Forget me nots and Ivy leaves were popular motifs on Victorian lockets as together they stood for everlasting love and remembrance. It’s the perfect place to store your own cherished family portraits and complete with rims and windows within.
WEIGHT: 22.4 grams
MEASURES: Height 44mm (62mm inc. loop) x Width 34mm x Depth 7mm
METAL: Sterling Silver/ Gold
AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1881)
MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling lion passant, Maker’s initials (W&Co)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 22-189