This finely detailed gilt metal Victorian book locket is a miniature marvel of craftsmanship. Resembling the richly bound volumes of the 19th century, it opens with an hinge to reveal multiple glazed compartments designed to hold tiny photographs, or a lock of hair. 

During the Victorian era, lockets became deeply personal objects, often exchanged between lovers or worn in mourning. A book-shaped locket symbolised not only devotion but also the importance of memory, story, and reflection.

Good antique condition, please examine the pictures as they form part of the description. 

30mm x 22mm