Antique Victorian 1901 Silver Rectangular Locket Necklace
Description
The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.
This stunning locket features ornate Forget-Me-Not flowers on the front, the interior of the locket can hold two pictures. This is perfect locket to hold pictures of loved ones. In the Victorian era Forget-Me-Not flowers symbolised true enduring love and remembrance.
ERA
Victorian, 1837-1901
HALLMARKS
Anchor, Lion, Letter 'b' (1901)
MEASUREMENTS
The locket measures 2.7cm / 1" in height (excluding two two rings) and 1.8cm / 0.7" in width. The locket hangs from a new sterling silver chain measuring 48cm / 18” - 51cm / 20”.
CONDITION
The piece is in excellent condition.
SKU
1424
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Mayveda Jewellery was founded by Tiffany and Gillian. Inspired by their great, great Grandmother ‘Mayveda’ the brand was created to celebrate one-of-a-kind fine antique jewellery and expertly crafted designer vintage costume jewellery. Mayveda seeks pieces of jewellery of the highest quality and historical significance.
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