Antique Edwardian silver ornate engraved locket. The locket opens to reveal two areas pictures can be stored. The lockets hangs from a new adjustable silver chain. A beautiful piece with stunning detailing.
The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.
ERA
Edwardian, 1901-1910
MEASUREMENTS
Height - 2.4cm / 0.9"
Width - 2cm / 0.7
Chain Length - 18" / 45.7cm
CONDITION
The locket is in good antique condition.
SKU
6789