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A superb fully hallmarked antique gold locket which is paired with a beautiful 18 inch 9 carat gold necklace.
This ornately engraved locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1908.
The circular outer case is fashioned into a cruciform style.
The anterior surface is ornamented with a shield shaped cartouche framed by acanthus leaves and two forget-me-not flowers.
The shield shape symbolises the desire to protect.
Acanthus leaves represent the desire for longevity.
Forget-me-not flowers express the feelings of deep love and respect.
The posterior surface is embellished with a single ivy leaf and florid acanthus leaves.
The ivy leaf represents fidelity and eternal love.
This deep bodied keepsake pendant is suitable to hold two photographs, locks of hair or miniature portraits.
The original solid gold photograph frames and clear portrait protectors are included.
All clasps and hinges work perfectly.
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ERA:
Edwardian (1908).
MEASUREMENTS:
Locket Height 2.4 cm (Total Height Including Bale 3 cm.) Width 2.4 cm. Weight 4 grams.
Necklace Length 18 Inches.
Total Weight 4.9 grams.
MATERIALS:
Locket 9 Carat Gold.
Necklace 9 Carat Gold.
HALLMARKS:
Locket Fully Hallmarked Birmingham Assayed 9 Carat Gold.
Necklace Stamped .375 9 Carat Gold.
CONDITION:
Excellent.
measurements
Diameter:
2.4 cm
Weight:
4 g
necklace 18 inches
measurements
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Ornate 9ct Gold Keepsake Locket Necklace (LA557371) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1908