Antique 'Tower of London' Locket
A wonderful and rare locket from the early 20th Century, likely c1920s. The locket is fashioned in the shape of a book and tests as around 15ct gold. It has the Tower of London engraved into the front with a decorative border and a machined sunbeam style background to the picture. To the back there is more evidence of machine pattern and a cartouche at the centre. The locket has three frames within with one folding out on a hinge, also machined to the back of the gold.
The three ovals can be removed to place your own photos inside. The two outer frames have the original glass, whilst the centre panel is missing this, though it still has the frame. The locket clasps firmly closed with a little gold binder to one side and exhibits exquisite craftsmanship. An unusual and interesting locket.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Around 15ct Gold (tested)
Age - C1920s
Size - The locket measures approx 23mm by 18mm
Conditon - Very good. This is fine work and there a couple of very minor dings. A hint of a possible lead repair to the top of the centre section at the edge. Noted for accuracy only and not visible when worn.
Weight - 6.84g
A wonderful and rare locket from the early 20th Century, likely c1920s. The locket is fashioned in the shape of a book and tests as around 15ct gold. It has the Tower of London engraved into the front with a decorative border and a machined sunbeam style background to the picture. To the back there is more evidence of machine pattern and a cartouche at the centre. The locket has three frames within with one folding out on a hinge, also machined to the back of the gold.
The three ovals can be removed to place your own photos inside. The two outer frames have the original glass, whilst the centre panel is missing this, though it still has the frame. The locket clasps firmly closed with a little gold binder to one side and exhibits exquisite craftsmanship. An unusual and interesting locket.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Around 15ct Gold (tested)
Age - C1920s
Size - The locket measures approx 23mm by 18mm
Conditon - Very good. This is fine work and there a couple of very minor dings. A hint of a possible lead repair to the top of the centre section at the edge. Noted for accuracy only and not visible when worn.
Weight - 6.84g
A wonderful and rare locket from the early 20th Century, likely c1920s. The locket is fashioned in the shape of a book and tests as around 15ct gold. It has the Tower of London engraved into the front with a decorative border and a machined sunbeam style background to the picture. To the back there is more evidence of machine pattern and a cartouche at the centre. The locket has three frames within with one folding out on a hinge, also machined to the back of the gold.
The three ovals can be removed to place your own photos inside. The two outer frames have the original glass, whilst the centre panel is missing this, though it still has the frame. The locket clasps firmly closed with a little gold binder to one side and exhibits exquisite craftsmanship. An unusual and interesting locket.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Around 15ct Gold (tested)
Age - C1920s
Size - The locket measures approx 23mm by 18mm
Conditon - Very good. This is fine work and there a couple of very minor dings. A hint of a possible lead repair to the top of the centre section at the edge. Noted for accuracy only and not visible when worn.
Weight - 6.84g