A striking Victorian mourning locket carved from polished black onyx, symbolising eternal remembrance. The front is decorated with seed pearls, traditionally representing tears of grief. The reverse contains woven hairwork behind glass surrounded by a 9ct gold frame. This hangs from a rich high-carat gold bale.
The unusual symbolic motif on the front likely represents eternal love remembered.
Details:
Size 6.5cm
Presented on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Condition:
Locket is in excellent antique condition. The original glass is intact with some age related surface wear. The bale has evidence of repair but still functions.
A striking Victorian mourning locket carved from polished black onyx, symbolising eternal remembrance. The front is decorated with seed pearls, traditionally representing tears of grief. The reverse contains woven hairwork behind glass surrounded by a 9ct gold frame. This hangs from a rich high-carat gold bale.
The unusual symbolic motif on the front likely represents eternal love remembered.
Details:
Size 6.5cm
Presented on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Condition:
Locket is in excellent antique condition. The original glass is intact with some age related surface wear. The bale has evidence of repair but still functions.
