{"product_id":"antique-victorian-pearl-star-locket-18ct-gold-with-engraved-1874-gift-box","title":"Antique Victorian Pearl Star Locket 18ct Gold Boxed Teachers gift","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis special antique Victorian star locket is crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold and carries a deeply touching history. Nestled in its original leather, silk, and velvet presentation box, made by “W\u0026amp;M Dodge” of Manchester, a gold-tooled inscription on the lid reveals it was presented to a respected head teacher Miss Ann Gould by her students at the end of the school year in September 1874, perhaps as a leaving gift to be worn close to her heart, holding cherished memories of her time there inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe locket’s domed centre is encircled by a coiling border and crowned with an eight-pointed star, symbolising the teacher as a guiding light, while the seed pearls represent her innocent and devoted pupils. The reverse is also beautifully hand-chased with a bountiful fruit basket and scrolling flourishes, representing the abundant fruits of her labour and the pupils as a ripe harvest nurtured to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eClearly cherished across the centuries, the locket has remained in remarkable condition, developing a smooth, warm patina while retaining its original inner rims and presentation box, preserving its heart-warming legacy. A superb collector’s piece for lovers of sentimental Victorian jewellery, or a deeply meaningful gift for an inspiring educator in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.2 grams   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 36mm (48mm inc. loop) x Width 29mm x Depth 14mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Yellow Gold (Tested 18ct)\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTONES\u003c\/b\u003e: Seed Pearls  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1874)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/b\u003e: 26-100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Gold Lockets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-pendants?_gl=1*1q6ylxn*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMzMjcxNzI0OC4xNzczMjQwMjQ1*_ga_4D9LWM6C15*czE3NzMyNDAyNDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzMyNDAyNDQkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAntique Lockets collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57586385748352,"sku":"26-100","price":2671.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Pearl-Star-Locket-18ct-Gold-cover.jpg?v=1773243923","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-pearl-star-locket-18ct-gold-with-engraved-1874-gift-box","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}