Victorian Pools of Light Locket

Victorian Pools of Light LocketCharming and rare Victorian pools of light locket dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The domed rock crystal hemispheres, front and back, are designed to capture and 'pool' the light within. They also have the effect of magnifying whatever you choose to place inside a photograph, lock of hair, etc. It's crafted in sterling silver. Era: Victorian, circa 1880 Size: 2. 5cm (including bail) by 2. 0cm Stones: Rock Crystal Marks:

The so-called Hammurabi Code is thought to date back to 1762 BC

Width of links: range from 6

presumed maker's mark

bakelite is never translucent and colourful like these beads

crafted in 18 carat gold and platinum and featuring fine grooved detailing to the tapered shoulders

Age: Vintage 1970s

sister and daughter

woven together to form a nest

Brooch fittings are a later replacement (see images)

and it came to us paired with its sister ring

Birmingham hallmarks date it to the year 1964

Marks: Stamped 18k (gold)