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Solid Gold Edwardian Keepsake Locket With Necklace
A delightful solid gold Edwardian locket crafted by Sheldon Brothers. This enchanting locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1906. This keepsake pendant is suspended from a beautiful 18 inch 9 carat gold belcher chain necklace.
Ivy and acanthus leaves and forget-me-not flowers grace the outer case.
Ivy represents the bonds of love, eternal fidelity and wedded bliss. Acanthus leaves symbolise everlasting life.The depiction of forget-me-nots flowers conveys deep love and respect.
The original backings, linings, clear portrait protectors and frames are present. The hinge and catch work perfectly.
This locket is ideal to hold photographs, miniature paintings or locks of hair.
Materials:-
Locket: 9 carat gold
Necklace: 9 carat gold
Hallmarks:-
Locket fully hallmarked Birmingham assayed 9 carat gold.
Necklace stamped .375 denoting 9 carat gold.
measurements
Height:
2.8 cm
Locket: height 2.8 cm (total height including bale 3.6 cm), width 2.8 cm.
Weight: 5.2 grams.
Necklace: length 18 inches (45.72 cms).
Total weight: 6 grams.
measurements
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Solid Gold Edwardian Keepsake Locket With Necklace (LA489550) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1906