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Georgian 15ct Gold Heart Shaped Locket with Forget me Not Motif set with Turquoise & a Ruby

211Y
Written by Olly Gerrish

This 15ct gold heart is a little treasure from the late Georgian period circa 1820. Lockets such as this example would have been given as love tokens and they come in all shapes and sizes. This example is particularly pretty and features a forget me not flower in the centre set with turquoise and a tiny ruby in the centre and applied gold leaves and stems. This sent a hidden meaning to the receiver to remember that I am around! On the reverse is a single turquoise with further applied gold work. It hinges open from the bottom to reveal a glazed locket that would have originally contained a lock of hair. The present recumbent can be removed if wished. It is suspended from two chains that meet so that a fine chain can be added.

A rare survivor from two hundred years ago.

The Essentials

Item Number:
211Y
Materials:
Measurements:
Heart 2cm by 1.8cm at widest point.
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
1 month ago

Hallmarks

Unmarked, 15ct gold

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