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Antique Victorian silver oval locket featuring etched Ivy leaf engravings. In the Victorian era the Ivy leaf symbolised love, affection, fidelity, friendship and affection. Within the locket there are two small windows which allow you to place a picture, lock of hair or a thin momento would be able to fit into the locket.

The Locket is perhaps the most mysterious and alluring pieces of jewellery. Only the wearer knows what secrets lie within the locket. It has to be the ultimate love token. During the Victorian era, young Victorian women would hide a picture of a man they admired, if the man offered up a lock of hair a marriage proposal usually would follow. Lockets were considered a statement of an intention to marry.

ERA

Victorian - 1837-1901 

HALLMARKS

None - tested sterling silver.

MEASUREMENTS

Height - 4.2cm / 1.6"

Width - 2.2cm / 0.8"

Necklace Length - 16" / 40.6"

Weight - 13.62g

CONDITION

The pendant is in excellent vintage condition.

SKU

6675