Victorian 18ct gold, reversible bloodstone horseshoe locket, hallmarked 1890

A striking reversible, 18ct Gold & Bloodstone Victorian locket with horse shoe motif to one side, with full hallmark for 1890

Hand crafted in rich , buttery 18ct Gold

The locket is reversible, it can be worn showing the horseshoe motif or the large bloodstone central plaque

The bloodstone features flashes of red throughout and remains shiney with a few little nibbles to the edges from wear over its 133 years !

The locket closes with a little click and remains closed when worn, inside there are 2 photos that we have left in situ, these can be removed on purchase by request if prefered

On the original 18ct Gold jump ring ready to add to a Gold chain

There is a personal inscription inside the locket that reads August 31st 1897

Hallmark: clear hallmark inside the locket for Birmingham 1890, Crown 18 for 18ct Gold

Makers mark: MW & S

Weight: 10.1 grams

Dimensions: 28.2mm high x 17.2mm wide x 11.2mm depth

Condition: Good antique condition, The bloodstone has some little nibbles to the edges to be expected in a piece of this age. There are some indentations within the gold but not detrimental to the piece, the piece has clearly been loved and worn and has the signs of age that only an antique piece will display, mellowed and beautiful! In original condition on the original 18ct gold jump ring

We do offer ring resizing (at trade cost price) - please message for a quote (not all rings will be suitable to resize and resized rings are non returnable)

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