Victorian, Aesthetic Movement Large Sterling Silver Locket, With Bird Motif
A magnificent, bi-colour, Victorian Aesthetic movement locket in Silver with Gold overlay c1880
This is a big and beautiful antique locket with gorgeous hand engraved detailing to the front, featuring typical Japanese inspired motifs, a long plumed bird on a foliate branch and a zig zag panel that adds further interest to the design. A reeded border and finished off with a decorative ball surround, plain polished to the rear with a reeded frame. The locket opens and closes perfectly with a good click, the inside is complete with photo frame inserts and glazed panels to hold a photograph secure on both sides The locket is unmarked, has been xrf tested as solid Sterling Silver 925 and 9ct Gold overlay Weight: 25.5 grams Dimensions: 64mm long including bail, 40mm wide, 11.5mm depth Condition: very good antique condition, There is some wear to the Gold overlay, some of it has worn away over the years- the Gold overlay is well defined on the bird, the zig zag area has a hint of gold overlay which adds a warm hue to the front of the locket Please note any antique boxes featured in the images are for display purposes and not included with the item unless this is mentioned in the listing 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) We send all items fully insured and tracked to your door We realise internet shopping for high value items can be a bit daunting so please be assured by the following: All our pieces are accurately and honestly described- we hope that you will fall in love with your ‘new’ old piece of Jewellery but if for any reason you are not happy with your purchase you can return it without quibble- please contact us within 14 days and return the item within 30 days. Buyers cover the return shipping cost. We are UK based -If buying from another country please be aware customs charges may apply and they are the responsibility of the buyer- please refer to your countries customs/ border control website for further info and to check any duty free allowances.
This is a big and beautiful antique locket with gorgeous hand engraved detailing to the front, featuring typical Japanese inspired motifs, a long plumed bird on a foliate branch and a zig zag panel that adds further interest to the design. A reeded border and finished off with a decorative ball surround, plain polished to the rear with a reeded frame. The locket opens and closes perfectly with a good click, the inside is complete with photo frame inserts and glazed panels to hold a photograph secure on both sides The locket is unmarked, has been xrf tested as solid Sterling Silver 925 and 9ct Gold overlay Weight: 25.5 grams Dimensions: 64mm long including bail, 40mm wide, 11.5mm depth Condition: very good antique condition, There is some wear to the Gold overlay, some of it has worn away over the years- the Gold overlay is well defined on the bird, the zig zag area has a hint of gold overlay which adds a warm hue to the front of the locket Please note any antique boxes featured in the images are for display purposes and not included with the item unless this is mentioned in the listing 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) We send all items fully insured and tracked to your door We realise internet shopping for high value items can be a bit daunting so please be assured by the following: All our pieces are accurately and honestly described- we hope that you will fall in love with your ‘new’ old piece of Jewellery but if for any reason you are not happy with your purchase you can return it without quibble- please contact us within 14 days and return the item within 30 days. Buyers cover the return shipping cost. We are UK based -If buying from another country please be aware customs charges may apply and they are the responsibility of the buyer- please refer to your countries customs/ border control website for further info and to check any duty free allowances.
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