Antique Mid-Victorian French Garnet Locket c. 1860

This stunning, heavily engraved locket is light as a feather, staying comfortable and stylishly around your neck all day long. Crafted during the Napoleon III period, around 1860, it features three large central garnets with a 4 mm diameter. The reverse is delicately engraved with a floral pattern. The locket opens to reveal a glass partition, common in French lockets but difficult to find elsewhere. The locket has been recently repaired and closes with a very satisfying "snap". It's small size gives it versatility; it could be used as an eye catching pendant or as a bracelet charm. The garnets shine very beautifully in the light and the pendant looks fantastic on a simple chain or clipped to the spring ring of a watch chain.

CONDITION NOTES:
Lightweight, the locket has some wear to the gold consistent with age and use which doesn't affect it's charm.

Material: 18k gold (eagle head hallmark), garnets
Weight: 2.50 g
Period: Napoleon III/Victorian c. 1860
Size (without bail): 0.6" x 0.47" or 1.5 x 1.2 cm

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