Victorian Enamelled Swallow Locket & Collar

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Victorian Enamelled Swallow Locket & Collar

$2,150.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A gorgeous antique locket and collar dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The front of the locket features a lovely enamelled swallow and branch, and opens to reveal glass and fittings with a pinky/red insert. It hangs from a silver bookchain collar and is crafted in sterling silver throughout.

Birds of all kinds were depicted in Victorian jewellery, but the most common were swallows and doves. Swallows were a very romantic symbol in antique jewellery and were said to represent faithfulness. An item with a swallow on it was presented to a loved one as they set out on a journey or given from the person leaving to the loved ones they left behind. It was a reminder of the love shared and a promise to return home safely.

MEASUREMENTS

Wearable length: 17 inches

Locket: 4.5 x 3.7cm

WEIGHT

76.5g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as sterling silver

CONDITION

Very good, enamel in great condition