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Early 19th Century 15ct Gold Double Sided Swiss Enamel Round Locket with Pansy Motifs

716S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A special and narrow 15ct gold locket that was made around 1830 and is most likely Swiss. It has been beautifully enamelled in blue, white and a spot of red on both sides that is typical of Swiss enamel work. The stylised floral motifs feature leaves and pansies. The pansy often features in antique jewels as it represented a little phrase “Think of me” or to quote the French equivalent “Pense a moi” so it was a pun on pansy / pense. This locket may have contained a lock of hair and would have been given to a loved one. It has survived for nearly two hundred years and is in very good condition.

The Details
Ollys Pick

This is such a pretty locket

Essentials

Item Number:
716S
Materials:
Measurements:
Diameter 2.2cm
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Discovered:
4 years ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, at least 15ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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