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Victorian Kate Greenaway Style, Silver & Gold Overlay Locket

8L
508 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

An unusual oval silver and gold overlay locket that was made circa 1880. It features a carol singer in gold. She is holding a Christmas card in her hand. Around her are plants, a tree trunk, and foliage.There is a gold rim. It is strongly influenced by the art of Kate Greenaway (17 March 1846 – 6 November 1901) who was a Victorian children’s book illustrator and writer. The only daughter of a successful draftsman and wood engraver, she studied graphic design and art between 1858 and 1869. It was made in Chester in 1881.

The Details
Ollys Pick

An unusual subject

Essentials

Item Number:
8L
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 4.5 cm
From top of bale to base 6 cm
Width 3.3 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
8 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Year:
1881
Assay Office:
Chester Chester

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