Product Details For Antique Victorian Locket 18ct Solid Gold With Coloured Photographs
An exquisite antique Victorian locket from the late 19th Century modelled in solid 18ct yellow gold with beautiful, romantic artistry chased across both sides. A detailed bouquet of flowers takes centre stage at the front with a shield at the back displaying the original owner’s initials encircled by a belt and buckle symbolising eternal love.
The locket opens to reveal rims, windows and two original photographs of a finely dressed lady and gentleman, likely a husband and wife, wearing traditional Victorian attire with what could be this very locket suspended proudly from a collar around the lady’s neck. Both images have been carefully hand-painted, a tradition that began in the late Victorian era to enhance black and white photographs to make them more vivid and life-like.
It's a one of a kind antique find and was clearly part of a much greater love story. It has been beautifully preserved over the centuries and deserves to be treasured once more.
We recommend you insure for £2,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 25 grams
MEASURES: Height 40mm (54mm inc. loop) x Width 33mm x Depth 10mm – Window Width 27 x Height 36mm
METAL: 18ct Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)
MARKS: 18ct stamp
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 23-930
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