An antique English, solid 18 carat gold (tests thereabouts) rounded heart locket; beautifully made, with finely engraved decoration around cross hatched black enamel and natural turquoise cabochons, opening to reveal a hinged glass compartment. An eye catching, fabulous quality Victorian locket... immensely collectible & ready to wear!
CONDITION: All original and very, very good. Slightest signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Natural disparity to turquoise colours, perfectly normal. Possibly some old restoration to enamel.
DEFECTS: None.
DATE/MARKS: Around 1860/70. Not marked.
DIMENSIONS: 23 x 22 mm excl. bail (1 inch = 25.4 mm).
WEIGHT: Approx. 14.0 grams.
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