Antique Victorian silver gilt glass locket. This pendant is very unusual, glass lockets are not common to find. This piece is made from silver gilt which is the process of gold gilded over a base of silver. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain.
The bale of the locket unscrews, loosening the glass panes allowing you to place a picture, lock of hair or a thin momento would be able to fit into this locket.
ERA
Victorian, 1837-1901
MEASUREMENT
The pendant hangs from a new 9ct yellow gold chain measuring 18". The locket is in excellent condition, measuring 3cm / 1.2" (excluding bale) in diameter.
CONDITION
The pendant is in excellent antique condition, the glass and mount do not feature any flaws. In the pictures a piece of card was placed into the locket to get a better visual of the glass panels.