Antique Victorian Locket And Collar Necklace Sterling Silver Dated 1882

Details

An exquisite antique Victorian locket and collar hallmarked and dated Birmingham, 1882. The locket displays intricate, chased patterning across the front with a silver ball in the centre.

The large collar is detailed with ivy leaf engraving that represents a loving, unbreakable bond, as in the Victorian rhyme “Close clings the ivy to the tree, so in my heart I cling to thee”.  

Both are fashioned in sterling silver and the locket is complete with rims and windows within to store those cherished family photos.

WEIGHT: 44.4 grams together 

MEASURES: Locket height 40mm (58mm inc. loop), width 32mm x depth 11mm – Collar length 17 inches x width 15mm – drop 45mm from collar to locket 

METAL: Sterling Silver (Marked)

AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1882) 

ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom 

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling lion passant, Faded maker’s initials 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-680