SOLD Victorian Sterling Silver B+F Aesthetic Bird Locket

A beautiful locket from the late Victorian period, c1890s. The locket is made from sterling silver to the front and the back and has an unusual elongated shape. To the front there is wonderful engraving depicting a bird in flight with pretty foliage around the edge, creating a picture frame effect. The locket opens to reveal a frame inside. This frame can be removed to place your own photo behind it. This pretty piece is a good size and looks lovely on the neck.

The locket will come on a 16" sterling silver chain as pictured.

Details:

Materials - Sterling Silver front and back (tested), Silver Coloured Metal (inside)

Age - C1890s

Size - The locket measures approx 27mm long excluding the bail by 19mm wide

Condition - Very good. One very tiny ding to the back, noted for accuracy only.

Weight - 4.63g locket only.