Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Memorial Locket For ‘George Lockhart Ross’ 1814-1863
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We are thrilled to offer not one but two poignant memorial lockets belonging to the same family - George Lockhart Ross (1814-1863) and his sister Henrietta Ross (1816-1870).
Naturally we would love to see them stay together, however we will be offering these two lockets separately.
This piece would have been crafted around the time George Ross died (circa 1860), and is in quite incredible condition for its 160 years of age.
Measuring a large 5 x 4cm without the bale and bearing both original glass compartments.
Opening to reveal enough room to house two photos or could be used as a ‘shaker’ locket filled with special treasured gems or dried flowers form a special bouquet or wreath.
History of George Ross
George Ross was the grandson of Sir John Lockhart Ross, and his eldest brother, John Lockhart Ross (1811–1891), was educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, and became a well-known clergyman in the Church of England.
When Prof. George Ross was born on 17 July 1814, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, George Ross, was 38 and his mother, Grace Hunter, was 30. His Grandfather was Sir John Lockhart Ross.
He married Mary Jane Tod on 20 July 1843, in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
They were the parents of at least 4 daughters. He lived in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1814 and Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1851.
He died in 1863, at the age of 49, from Diphtheria, and was buried in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
George Lockhart Ross
BIRTH
17 Jul 1814
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
DEATH
21 Nov 1863 (aged 49)
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
BURIAL
Grange Cemetery
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
5cm X 4cm Without bale
With bale a drop of 5.cm
WEIGHT
15.2 Grams
MARKS
None
XRF tested as 9ct
INSCRIPTION
George Ross Born 17th July 1814
Married 29th July 1843
Died 21st November 1863
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique 160 year old condition. Beautiful inscribed. Minor surface marks to glass only. Open and closes perfectly. Original round bale to top. Amazing piece.
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