Antique French Victorian Vinaigrette 18k Solid Gold Locket with Hinged Glass Partition

Eye catching and beautifully crafted, this antique locket is bursting with details and charm. It featuring a unique central design of engraved leaves and embedded seed pearls, often used to symbolize purity in the Victorian period. I personally love the design elements on the top and bottom which elongate the oval shape and add some delicate femininity. These lockets were often sentimental in nature and stored a lock of hair or picture from a loved one. I always love to put dried flowers in my lockets but it could also hold gem stones or anything else that needs to be guarded preciously.

CONDITION NOTES:
The locket is in good condition with light micro-scratches consistent with age. The closure is secure and despite the lockets age it closes with a satisfying 'click'. It is hallmarked with two eagle heads on the interior rim.

Period: Late Victorian c. 1890
Material: 18k Gold (eagle head)
Weight: 5.36 g
Size (without bail): 1.5" x 0.75" or 3.7 x 1.9 cm
Size (with bail): 1.8" or 4.6 cm

Please note this listing is for the locket only. A selection of chains is available separately in store.

All items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order. Items over 250 euros are shipped via Colissimo Express so that your item is in your hands as quickly as possible.

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