Victorian Pearl Ivy Leaf & Onyx Locket

$1,250.00

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Victorian Pearl Ivy Leaf & Onyx Locket

$1,250.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A fantastic antique locket, presented in its original fitted box. The piece remains in gorgeous condition, carved from a single piece of black onyx with a pearl studded ivy leaf, symbolising marriage, fidelity, friendship, affection - "I cling to thee". The reverse is hollowed out with a gold bordered glass compartment, currently home to a pug photograph and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860- originally intended as a mourning piece. It’s perfectly formed and the simplistic use of black and 18k gold is stunning.

The box features "Hall & Co Goldsmiths & Diamond Merchants- Manchester", our home town ;), with a reputation in Manchester as a gold and silver smith of the very first rank!

STONES

Seed Pearls

MEASUREMENTS

4.4 x 3cm

5.4cm in length (including bail)

WEIGHT

14.4g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION

Excellent