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9ct Gold Edwardian Shield Shaped Locket on 9ct Chain
A beautiful 9 carat yellow gold pendant locket suspended from an 18 inch 9ct gold necklace.
This antique locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1907.
The shield shape of this antique conveys the desire to protect.
The anterior surface is decorated with a scroll shaped cartouche, ivy leaves and a forget-me-not flower.
The posterior side is also adorned with ivy leaves.
Forget-me-not flowers express the feelings of deep love and respect.
Ivy leaves convey strong bonds, fidelity, loyalty and devotion.
Scrolls symbolise wisdom.
The interior compartments are fitted with the liners and portrait protectors.
This antique pendant is suitable to hold two photographs, locks of hair or miniature portraits.
All clasps and hinges work perfectly.
Beautiful!
ERA:
Edwardian (1907).
MEASUREMENTS:
Locket Height 2.4 cm (Total Height Including Bale 3 cm.) Width 1.8 cm. Weight 2.2 grams.
Necklace Length 18 Inches.
Total Weight 3.1 grams.
MATERIALS:
Locket 9 Carat Gold.
Necklace 9 Carat Gold.
HALLMARKS:
Locket Fully Hallmarked Birmingham Assayed 9 Carat Gold.
Necklace stamped .375 Denoting 9 Carat Gold.
CONDITION:
Excellent.
measurements
Height:
2.4 cm
necklace 18 inches
measurements
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the 9ct Gold Edwardian Shield Shaped Locket on 9ct Chain (LA553254) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1907