Antique Victorian Silver Locket Hand Engraved. Shield Shape. Birmingham 1884

Antique Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Locket.

No Chain. Locket only

The shield locket has a plain cartouche in the centre and a floral engravings surrounding it. The reverse depicts ivy leaves.

In jewellery, ivy symbolizes eternal life, fidelity, and resilience. Its evergreen nature and ability to cling to surfaces represent immortality and the strong bonds of relationships. Ivy is often used in wedding jewellery to signify enduring love and commitment, as well as in mourning jewellery to represent the eternal bond between loved ones. The intertwining tendrils of ivy also symbolize friendship and loyalty, making it a popular choice for jewellery that conveys deep emotional connections.

It is beautifully hand engraved on the front and back. 
Inside, the original frames intact , so it will hold photographs.

Hinge and top ring are good. Feels quality in the hand.

Measurements are 21.8mm x 30.6mm (not including bale) and 7.2mm in depth.
Bale measures 8.4mm in length.

Weighs 9.4g.

Locket dates from the late Victorian era assayed in Birmingham 1884.

Sponsors mark `AW`.

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