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A first rate fully hallmarked antique gold locket which is embellished with beautifully engraved exterior surfaces and fluted borders. This locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Chester Assay Office in 1909.
The original backings, photograph, lock of hair, clear portrait protectors and frames are present. The locket is suspended from a 9 carat gold 18 inch belcher chain necklace. The hinges and catches work perfectly. The original photograph and lock of hair are removable, as you will see when you peruse the images.
Whether you wish to insert your own portraits or hair art or keep the original photograph and lock of hair in place this mourning locket will please even the most discerning of recipients.
The young soldier pictured appears to be wearing the uniform of 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. Atop his head is a Glengarry bonnet.
This locket is an ideal keepsake / photo locket or pendant necklace.
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.
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the Solid Gold Mourning Locket Necklace (LA487847) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1909