Antique Victorian Locket Collar Necklace Silver Dove Dated 1881

Details

A wonderful antique Victorian locket and collar featuring beautiful foliate engravings across both sides of the locket and a pretty dove in flight across the front.

The locket is modelled in Sterling Silver and opens up with room to insert two photographs within. It is fully hallmarked on the reverse dating it to 1881.

The piece is complete with a Sterling Silver collar made up of fancy open-worked links. It is fitted with a large hinge clasp and features an extra section of chain which can be attached to the locket to extend the length.

It is steeped in history with exquisite workmanship displayed throughout. A true antique treasure.

WEIGHT: 21.1 grams

LOCKET MEASURES: Width 24mm x Height 30mm (41mm with bale) x Depth 4mm - Locket hangs 55mm from the collar with added extension.

COLLAR MEASURES: 16 inches in length – 8mm across

METAL: Sterling Silver

AGE: Victorian, dated 1881

ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling Silver mark

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: AJ90