Antique 14K Solid Gold Locket with Protective Glass and Original Photos

This unique Victorian locket pendant is a well crafted beauty from around 1880. It has been marked for re-sale with two shell hallmarks, indicating 14K gold purity. The locket retains a lovely patina which helps the beautifully etched design stand out. The front features an oval frame of original pearls; The back has a central cartouche which could be used for engraving or personalization. It would look great hung on a thick book chain or a long guard chain. The interior contains an original glass frame guarding a photo of a very dignified gentleman. The glass on the other side has been lost to time but retains a picture of a woman, possibly the gentleman's wife. I would guess due to style the locket is English origin but the original hallmarks have been worn with time.

CONDITION NOTES:
The locket closes well and the interior glass is in good condition. There are some areas where the engraving has worn and there are small holes in the gold, but this is not visible unless looking closely and does not affect the stability of the piece. Some pearls have been discolored from age and time.

Material: 14K solid gold
Weight: 6.63 g
Period: Victorian c. 1890
Size: 1" x 0.86" x 0.2" or 2.6 x 2.2 cm x 0.5 cm

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