A refined silver circular locket, decorated with translucent pale guilloché enamel over an engine-turned ground, and finely hand-painted with violets. The subtle radiating pattern beneath the enamel creates a soft, luminous effect characteristic of high-quality guilloché work.
This type of enamelled silver jewellery became especially popular during the Edwardian period (circa 1900-1915), when advances in precision lathes allowed for intricate engine-turning, and there was a strong taste for delicate colour, lightness, and naturalistic floral themes. Hand-painted flowers over guilloché enamel were often used on personal objects such as lockets, intended to be worn close to the heart.
Floral enamel jewellery was highly fashionable during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, when flowers conveyed personal messages through symbolism. The violet is traditionally associated with modesty, faithfulness, and enduring affection.
Measurements: The locket measures 2.7 cm in diameter and weighs 8.2 g. This comes with a 45cm recycled silver chain and a length of black antique lace.
Condition: Good antique condition, with light wear consistent with age. Slight undulation to the reverse. The enamel is in very good shape with just a very slight nibble to the bottom centre where it meets the setting - overall it presents very well. Please examine the pictures as they form part of the description.
A refined silver circular locket, decorated with translucent pale guilloché enamel over an engine-turned ground, and finely hand-painted with violets. The subtle radiating pattern beneath the enamel creates a soft, luminous effect characteristic of high-quality guilloché work.
This type of enamelled silver jewellery became especially popular during the Edwardian period (circa 1900-1915), when advances in precision lathes allowed for intricate engine-turning, and there was a strong taste for delicate colour, lightness, and naturalistic floral themes. Hand-painted flowers over guilloché enamel were often used on personal objects such as lockets, intended to be worn close to the heart.
Floral enamel jewellery was highly fashionable during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, when flowers conveyed personal messages through symbolism. The violet is traditionally associated with modesty, faithfulness, and enduring affection.
Measurements: The locket measures 2.7 cm in diameter and weighs 8.2 g. This comes with a 45cm recycled silver chain and a length of black antique lace.
Condition: Good antique condition, with light wear consistent with age. Slight undulation to the reverse. The enamel is in very good shape with just a very slight nibble to the bottom centre where it meets the setting - overall it presents very well. Please examine the pictures as they form part of the description.
