{"product_id":"antique-1885-victorian-silver-and-rose-gold-locket","title":"Antique 1885 Victorian Aesthetic Era Silver And Rose Gold Locket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large and beautifully decorated Victorian sterling silver locket. it is hallmarked Birmingham 1885 and has the makers mark W.J. (probably W.J.A.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is covered in fine bright-cut engraving featuring fern fronds, a swirled cartouche and delicate dot and line borders. The central banner shaped panel holds 4 rose gold flower appliques. This gold on silver treatment was a fashionable design style during teh mid to late 19th century. The back features a beautiful monogram with the initials MR. The locket opens and closes firmly and is a beautiful example of Victorian Aesthetic era jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous locket in great antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotography 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locket measures 6.5cm x 3.5cm (including the bail).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53350962561331,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Large-antique-silver-rose-gold-1885-locket-vonk-jewellery-1.jpg?v=1778825174","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/antique-1885-victorian-silver-and-rose-gold-locket","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}