Antique Victorian 1876 Sterling Silver Large Oval Ivy Locket Necklace

Antique Victorian 1876 Sterling Silver Large Oval Ivy Locket NecklaceAntique Victorian oval locket set in sterling silver. The locket features a ball and ivy design. In the Victorian era the Ivy leaf symbolised love, affection, fidelity, friendship and affection. The locket opens to review two areas where pictures can be placed. The locket has a number of marks indicating the piece is set in sterling silver, made in Birmingham, England in 1876. These Victorian lockets are very rare and highly sought after. HISTORY The

25" in length and 0

Good antique condition

2" at its widest point

The piece opens to show a knife which is blunt although care should be taken

The ring features a stunning oval black opal gemstone

On the back of the locket three hallmarks can be clearly seen

Hallmarks on the outside of the ring indicating the piece is most likely French or Eastern European

Letter 'G' - MADE IN ENGLAND

The locket opens to reveal two compartments where pictures or a memento could be stored

The main flower setting measures 1

The chain measures 17" / 43

Simple and elegant teal coloured agate bar brooch with subtle stripes of green