Superb Fully Hallmarked Gold Antique Locket On 18 Inch 9ct Gold Chain
A superb and elaborately ornamented solid gold locket of the highest quality. This antique was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1919. The locket is so much more beautiful than the images show. The most accurate representation of how this locket appears is on the mannequin.
A joy to behold!
The anterior surface of this locket is framed by a finely executed acanthus leaf, a single forget-me-not and a cartouche in the form of a scroll.
The posterior surface is stamped with full sets of hallmarks framed by a splendid acanthus leaf.
The scroll cartouche symbolises the quality of wisdom.
Acanthus leaves symbolise the desire for longevity.
Forget-me-not flowers are depicted to portray the feelings of true love and respect.
The hinge and catch work perfectly.
The original solid gold frames are present along with a with two clear portrait protectors.
The belcher chain necklace measures 18 inches long.
This beautiful antique is ideal for everyday wear.
This locket is suitable to hold locks of hair, miniature paintings or photographs.
ERA:
George V (1918).
MEASUREMENTS:
Locket Height 2.1 cm (Total Height Including Bale 2.8 cm.) Width 2.1 cm. Weighs 4.2 Grams.
Necklace Length 18 Inches.
Total Weight Of Both Items 5 Grams.
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.
CONDITION:
Excellent.
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We understand how time consuming it can be to source a solid gold locket because so many of the lockets for sale are rolled gold or gold plated.
To save you time we only source fully hallmarked gold lockets aged over 100 years.
You will not see rolled gold, gold plated or gold back & front lockets in our stores.
We include images of the hallmarks and so you can be certain of the antiquity and purity of the antique gold lockets in our store.
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