{"product_id":"antique-victorian-pools-of-light-crystal-orb-locket","title":"Antique Victorian Pools Of Light Crystal Orb Locket","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautiful antique late Victorian “Pools of Light” orb locket, dating from circa 1880–1900. The locket is formed from two high-domed, clear crystal cabochon lenses, beautifully set within a golden hinged base-metal frame with a delicate engraved border and a secure thumb-release catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Pools of Light” lockets were popular sentimental jewels of the late Victorian era. Their thick, magnifying crystal lenses were designed to hold and dramatically enlarge tiny photographs, miniature portraits, or intricate woven hairwork and other treasured keepsakes. The name comes from the way the domed crystals capture and reflect light, creating the distinctive appearance of luminous little “pools of light” over the precious memento within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHighly collectable and in excellent condition, this charming late 19th-century crystal locket is a fabulous little find. Smooth and tactile in the hand, it retains its well-preserved original lenses, which create a wonderful optical effect - ready for displaying your own cherished photograph or keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 8.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 19mm (27mm inc. loop) x Width 19mm x Depth 19mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Base Metal (Tested) \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)\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, wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER: \u003c\/b\u003e26-242\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59940024713600,"sku":"26-242","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Pools-Of-Light-Crystal-Orb-Locket-cover.jpg?v=1789999374","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-pools-of-light-crystal-orb-locket","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}