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A lovingly loved antique locket from the Victorian era, mid to late 19th century! Made of gold filled, this oval shaped locket opens to reveal a hand-tinted albumen or salt print portrait of a handsome gentleman resting behind a bevel glass cover, with engine turned frame. The front and back panels are decorated with guilloche engraving, with the front panel featuring a hand engraved buckle (in Order of the Garter style) and central shield motif... the engraving has subtle fading with the passage of time. The unique watch style push-button mechanism works well with a click when fastened - the design was very popular from late Georgian era and was often attached on a long guard chain and tucked into the waist, worn either by a woman or man.
The locket measures 4cm in height including the top ring, and 2.50cm wide.
Perfect for any antique photo locket enthusiast!
| Mid to late 19th century | |
| Gold filled, metal frame | |
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| 7.44 grams | |
| 4cm height including top ring x 2.50cm wide | |
| The antique locket presents in good condition. Wear is evident to the guilloche engraving, mainly to the top surfaces, otherwise the locket is in great order with the photo all intact, as well as the inner frames, glass etc. The hinge and mechanism works well |
