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 hair-work behind glass surrounded by a 9ct gold frame.
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. There is a dink where the bale pin goes into the locket. The original glass is intact with some age related surface wear. Closes securely.
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 hair-work behind glass surrounded by a 9ct gold frame.
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. There is a dink where the bale pin goes into the locket. The original glass is intact with some age related surface wear. Closes securely.
