A Victorian antique gold locket necklace comprising an oval locket pendant in 22kt yellow gold, suspended from a substantial 20kt gold chain. The locket is finely decorated to the front with an engraved lattice pattern of floral and foliate motifs, interspersed with applied 18kt rose gold diamond-shaped accents. The reverse is plain polished, opening to reveal two hand-painted portrait miniatures of women in period attire, delicately preserved under glass.
The chain is designed with alternating circular and rectangular links, each engraved and accented with bead details, creating a distinctive and refined design.
Pendant: 22kt yellow gold with applied 18kt rose gold motifs
Chain: 20kt gold, alternating circular and rectangular links
Total Weight: 60.89 grams
Chain Length: 43.5 cm
Chain Width: 1.4 cm
Pendant Dimensions: 5.9 cm (height including bail) x 3.5 cm (width)
Interior: Two hand-painted portrait miniatures under protective glass
Locket: Engraving and rose gold accents in good condition, with minor surface wear commensurate with age.
Interior portraits: Colours remain well preserved, with light age fading.
Chain: Structurally sound with surface wear consistent with age.
A Victorian antique gold locket necklace comprising an oval locket pendant in 22kt yellow gold, suspended from a substantial 20kt gold chain. The locket is finely decorated to the front with an engraved lattice pattern of floral and foliate motifs, interspersed with applied 18kt rose gold diamond-shaped accents. The reverse is plain polished, opening to reveal two hand-painted portrait miniatures of women in period attire, delicately preserved under glass.
The chain is designed with alternating circular and rectangular links, each engraved and accented with bead details, creating a distinctive and refined design.
Pendant: 22kt yellow gold with applied 18kt rose gold motifs
Chain: 20kt gold, alternating circular and rectangular links
Total Weight: 60.89 grams
Chain Length: 43.5 cm
Chain Width: 1.4 cm
Pendant Dimensions: 5.9 cm (height including bail) x 3.5 cm (width)
Interior: Two hand-painted portrait miniatures under protective glass
Locket: Engraving and rose gold accents in good condition, with minor surface wear commensurate with age.
Interior portraits: Colours remain well preserved, with light age fading.
Chain: Structurally sound with surface wear consistent with age.
