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An elegant and ornately embellished antique locket. This keepsake locket is fully hallmarked gold. The locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Chester Assay Office in 1914.
Such a romantic gift!
The anterior surface of this heart locket is graced with a shield shaped cartouche. Acanthus and ivy leaves frame the shield and also the posterior surface.The shield cartouche conveys the desire to protect the wearer of the locket.
Acanthus leaves symbolise the desire for longevity.Ivy leaves convey the desire for everlasting love, deep friendship and fidelity.
The hinge and catch work perfectly.
An original frame is present along with a clear portrait protector.
The belcher chain necklace measures 18 inches long.
This beautiful antique is ideal for everyday wear. It has the capacity to accommodate photographs or a lock of hair.
Materials:-
Locket 9 carat gold.
Necklace 9 carat gold.
Hallmarks:-
Locket fully hallmarked Chester Assayed 9 carat gold.
Necklace stamped .375 denoting 9 carat gold.
measurements
Height:
1.7 cm
Width:
1.6 cm
Locket height: 1.7 cm
Total height including bale: 2.5 cm
Locket width: 1.6 cm.
Locket weight: 2.3 g
Necklace length: 18 in
Total weight of both items: 3 g
measurements
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Antique Hallmarked Gold Locket Necklace (LA493378) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1914