Victorian Engraved Gold Locket

Victorian Engraved Gold LocketCharming antique oval locket dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870. The outer surfaces are entirely covered in intricate engraving floral and foliate motifs arranged around a central shield on one side, and a woven lattice pattern with floral border on the other and it's built in solid 18 carat gold throughout. Classic Victorian maximalism. Era: Victorian, circa 1870 Size: 3. 2cm by 2. 4cm (not including jump ring) Marks: None,

01ct Transitional Cut Diamond (G/H colour

The stones are set over foil to enhance their brilliance and colour (or lack thereof)

Cord Length: 32 inches

and super charming

and it's bordered by a thin seam of vivid cobalt-blue enamel and a deeply engraved foilate border

Some wear to the stones (facet edge wear and nibbles/chips) consistent with age

0mmStone: FaienceMarks: None

The include the usual date letter and assay office stamp (for 1941 and Birmingham respectively)

Era: Art Deco circa 1935

An outstanding antique oval locket featuring a pair of (near) identical Wyverns

but the same section on other earring sticks out above the setting a little (see images)

Condition: Great antique condition with light gold patina