Antique Miniature Portrait Rolled Gold Locket

Pretty antique rolled gold locket with hand painted porcelain portrait of a young woman on one side and floral engraving on the back.

Container jewellery to house tokens and special items have been around since Egyptian times and the first  “lockets” held medicinal herbs, religious relics, prayers or perfumes. Elizabeth 1 is thought to have owned one of the first sentimental lockets which was a ring depicting tiny portraits of both herself and her mother Anne Boleyn. Before the invention of photography locks of hair were often put in lockets to remind you of loved ones. The popularity of lockets as a keepsake grew with the widespread use of photography and endures today.

The locket measures 3cm. 

This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This locket opens and closes securely and is in is in good antique condition. The portrait has some wear but this does not detract from its charm. Please see photos.

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