Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 380:
Description
Bracelet Length:21.5cm Wt:12.11g
Victorian bracelet, circa 1860-1890. Constructed of foliate-engraved rectangular links alternating with rope-twist chain links. The fastening is an opening heart-shaped locket-clasp made of gold-silver-copper alloy (Au 34.61%, Ag 18.54%, Cu 45.09%). The locket bezel-sets one large oval garnet cabochon flanked by two smaller garnets, total three stones. Relief chased foliate-ornament decorates the exterior; the hollow interior is intended for keepsakes such as miniature photographs or hair. Heart lockets were highly-favoured sentimental jewellery in the Victorian period. Age-related surface wear; garnets intact, locket functions properly, overall in good preserved condition.
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