Antique Edwardian locket set in brass and gilt. The front of the locket has a thin layer of gold given it a high shine. The locket hangs from a 9ct yellow gold chain.
The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.
ERA
Victorian 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS
The locket measures 2.7cm / 1" (excluding ring) in height, 2.2cm / 0.8". The necklace hangs from a new 18" 9ct yellow gold chain.
WEIGHT
5.21g (excluding chain)
CONDITION
The locket is in good antique condition.
SKU
6573