Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Locket And Associated Book Chain - Circa 1880-1900
A superb antique Victorian Sterling silver fancy (and reversible) bookchain and locket dating to the late Victorian era.
The locket is large - 6cm x 3.5cm including the bale, with stunning appleid rose and yellow gold floral accents, to a raised central round section with highly stylised letters, and opens to reveal two compartments with her original silver rims to which two photos can be placed if desired.
The book chain is also Victorian and may or may not be original to the locket, it is irrelevant as they suit each other perfectly.
Increasingly hard to find with the associated extension drop, this one not only retains hers but the two large bolt ring clasps also!
Pierced detailing to the fancy book chain collar is simply stunning… and this entire chain can be worn to the reverse if desired.
Not too heavy and cumbersome around the neck this very elegant and wearable Victorian beauty weighs an ideal 57 grams.
Ideal for any occasion day or night, these necklaces will never go out of style.
STONES
None
ERA
Victorian 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS
Locket
Drop with bale 6cm x 3.5cm - Without bale 4.5cm x 3.5cm
Bolt ring #1 - 1.7cm
Bolt ring #2 - 1.4cm
Bookchain
Neck circumference without using extender - 45cm / with extender - 49cm
Width of links - 2cm
WEIGHT
57 Grams
MARKS
Indistinct mark to back of locket - Tested as Sterling Silver
Book chain testing as around 800 grade Silver
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No repairs or damages to either locket of book chain. No dents, minor marks only to mainly rear of locket, insignificant. Locket opens and closes perfectly. Inside rims are both present, clear panes/plastic are replacements. The bookchain is lovely, no faults, both bolt rings function perfectly. No issues to note.
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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