Price
£1350.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Victorian Novelty Envelope Locket circa 1900.
An unusual large Victorian gold novelty locket designed as an envelope.
The locket has a hinge to one side and opens revealing two photograph compartments inside. The front of the locket opens like an envelope allowing the wearer to keep a secret message (or indeed stamps) safe and hidden from view.
The reverse of the locket is beautifully engraved with a rose and scrollwork acanthus leaf pattern and a shield to the centre with the engraved initials H.B. of the original owner.
There is a runner ring to the top allowing the locket to be worn on a ribbon or chain.
This locket design is more commonly seen in silver and it is rare to find such a great large example in gold. The locket is in fabulous condition.
Era: Victorian, 1839 - 1901.
Measurements: Locket 2.8 cm in length, 2.3cm wide.
9.3 grams in weight.
Hallmarks: Stamped 9CT to engraved side.
Registered design number engraved under envelope flap.
Stock number
NL131The BADA Standard
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