Such a gorgeous chunk of a jewel, the gorgey little lion stands so proudly atop of the shield, inlaid with bloodstone, the reverse, intricately engraved. Everything about it screams strength, bravery, pride, security; it’s a bold little piece and I love it. The locket opens to reveal a perfectly intact glazed section, and there is even room to place a lock of hair/pressed flower/precious momento. It closes securely with a satisfying click.
It will hang handsomely from any chain, I think it would look fab clipped to an Albert chain. No matter how you where it, whatever you put inside will no doubt be guarded safely.
Victorian, circa 1880
The locket is gold cased, inlaid with bloodstone, but the bale is 9ct gold
The bale is stamped 9 .375
Not including bale 30.2 × 29 × 9mm
8 grams
Good antique condition, some wear to the gold casing, mostly on the loop on top of the lion. The gold side of the locket is ever so slightly concave, commensurate with age and use
Such a gorgeous chunk of a jewel, the gorgey little lion stands so proudly atop of the shield, inlaid with bloodstone, the reverse, intricately engraved. Everything about it screams strength, bravery, pride, security; it’s a bold little piece and I love it. The locket opens to reveal a perfectly intact glazed section, and there is even room to place a lock of hair/pressed flower/precious momento. It closes securely with a satisfying click.
It will hang handsomely from any chain, I think it would look fab clipped to an Albert chain. No matter how you where it, whatever you put inside will no doubt be guarded safely.
Victorian, circa 1880
The locket is gold cased, inlaid with bloodstone, but the bale is 9ct gold
The bale is stamped 9 .375
Not including bale 30.2 × 29 × 9mm
8 grams
Good antique condition, some wear to the gold casing, mostly on the loop on top of the lion. The gold side of the locket is ever so slightly concave, commensurate with age and use
