A large and beautifully decorated Victorian sterling silver locket. it is hallmarked Birmingham 1885 and has the makers mark W.J. (probably W.J.A.).

The front is covered in fine bright-cut engraving featuring fern fronds, a swirled cartouche and delicate dot and line borders. The central banner shaped panel holds 4 rose gold flower appliques. This gold on silver treatment was a fashionable design style during teh mid to late 19th century. The back features a beautiful monogram with the initials MR. The locket opens and closes firmly and is a beautiful example of Victorian Aesthetic era jewellery.

A gorgeous locket in great antique condition.

Container jewellery to house tokens and special items have been around since Egyptian times and the first  “lockets” held medicinal herbs, religious relics, prayers or perfumes. Elizabeth 1 is thought to have owned one of the first sentimental lockets which was a ring depicting tiny portraits of both herself and her mother Anne Boleyn. Before the invention of photography locks of hair were often put in lockets to remind you of loved ones. The popularity of lockets as a keepsake grew with the widespread use of photography and endures today.

The locket measures 6.5cm x 3.5cm (including the bail).

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