Victorian Shell Locket
A beautiful and seldom seen locket from the Victorian period, c1890s. The locket is made from 18ct gold and is in the shape of a pretty scallop shell. Each alternate ‘rib’ of the shell has a faceted pattern in the gold and this creates a mild glistening effect across the surface. At the centre is an applied decoration. To my mind, it looks a little like a bouquet with a sapphire ‘flower’ and a bow of seed pearls with a diamond detail at the centre. To the back, there is a little glass covered oval frame that can be slid out and a photo placed inside.
The chain pictured if for display only.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Sapphire, Diamond, Seed Pearl
Age - Late Victorian
Size - The shell measures approx 21mm square, excluding the bail. The oval back measures around 16mm by 12mm.
Condition - Very good. A little wear commensurate with age. Inside, there is the remainder of lead where the decoration has been fastened on the inside.
Weight - 4.1g
A beautiful and seldom seen locket from the Victorian period, c1890s. The locket is made from 18ct gold and is in the shape of a pretty scallop shell. Each alternate ‘rib’ of the shell has a faceted pattern in the gold and this creates a mild glistening effect across the surface. At the centre is an applied decoration. To my mind, it looks a little like a bouquet with a sapphire ‘flower’ and a bow of seed pearls with a diamond detail at the centre. To the back, there is a little glass covered oval frame that can be slid out and a photo placed inside.
The chain pictured if for display only.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Sapphire, Diamond, Seed Pearl
Age - Late Victorian
Size - The shell measures approx 21mm square, excluding the bail. The oval back measures around 16mm by 12mm.
Condition - Very good. A little wear commensurate with age. Inside, there is the remainder of lead where the decoration has been fastened on the inside.
Weight - 4.1g
A beautiful and seldom seen locket from the Victorian period, c1890s. The locket is made from 18ct gold and is in the shape of a pretty scallop shell. Each alternate ‘rib’ of the shell has a faceted pattern in the gold and this creates a mild glistening effect across the surface. At the centre is an applied decoration. To my mind, it looks a little like a bouquet with a sapphire ‘flower’ and a bow of seed pearls with a diamond detail at the centre. To the back, there is a little glass covered oval frame that can be slid out and a photo placed inside.
The chain pictured if for display only.
Details:
Materials - 18ct Gold (tested), Sapphire, Diamond, Seed Pearl
Age - Late Victorian
Size - The shell measures approx 21mm square, excluding the bail. The oval back measures around 16mm by 12mm.
Condition - Very good. A little wear commensurate with age. Inside, there is the remainder of lead where the decoration has been fastened on the inside.
Weight - 4.1g