Antique Victorian rectangular locket set in 9ct gold. The locket features engraved flourishes on the front and back. The locket hangs from a new 9ct gold chain. 

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

Victorian, 1837-1901

MEASUREMENTS

Chain Length - 45.7cm / 18"

Height - 2.6cm / 1"

Width - 2.2cm / 0.8"

Weight - 5.16g

CONDITION

The locket is in excellent antique condition.

SKU

6777