Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bird Mourning Locket Necklace
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Antique Victorian locket featuring beautiful engravings of birds, reeds, and grass set in sterling silver. In the left hand side of the locket is a glass panel with a beautiful piece of hair work secured inside.
Mourning jewellery dates back to the 16th century, it became popular in the Victorian era when Prince Albert passed away when Queen Victoria went into mourning. The most interesting pieces of mourning jewellery include hair work, which was not necessarily from the deceased much of the hair was imported from Europe to keep up with demand. It was used to create a connection between a deceased loved one.
HALLMARKS
None, tested sterling silver.
MEASUREMENTS
The locket measures 4.7cm / 1.8" in height and 2.6cm / 1" width. The necklace hangs on a new sterling silver chain measuring 40.6cm - 45.7cm / 16"-18”.
CONDITION
The locket is in excellent condition, the only item to point out is the original glass covering the hair has a crack in it.
SKU
6289
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
Free US delivery, returns and gift wrapping
Delivery is free within the US. Every package is fully insured and needs an adult signature, and we’ll email you to arrange a delivery date before anything ships. Your piece arrives gift wrapped in our signature box.
If it isn’t right, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Contact us first and we’ll send you a free, insured return label.
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