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Victorian 18ct Gold Book Locket

490U
272 Admirers Rare Find

This book locket is in really good condition. When lifted the clasp enables the locket to be hinged open to reveal eight further hinged sections for photographs to be adhered to.  It is 18ct gold and has ornate Gothic hinges and beautiful engraving in a style reminiscent of Medieval manuscripts. It was made circa 1860.

The Details
Ollys Pick

Such lockets are hard to find nowadays as not many were made.

Essentials

Item Number:
490U
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 2.1cm
Width 2cm
Depth 5mm.
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
2 years ago

Hallmarks

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

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