Silver Locket & Chain

£375.00

Reference: SJ-SIL-P-427

Locket: Silver, late Victorian style.

Chain: 24", modern silver.

Silver Jewellery
Located at Studleys Jewellers, Wells
Antique Jewellery

Additional Information

The locket is made of silver and is in the late Victorian style, measuring 41.15 mm x 32.45 mm. It is suspended from a large articulated bail and has two compartments inside, one of which has the original glass. The front is ornamented with foliage in a chased design with gold appliqué, rose gold flowers and yellow gold leaves, adding a touch of elegance.The silver is hallmarked in Birmingham, but the date letter and maker’s mark are indistinct making it difficult to identify the specific maker and exact age.

Victorian lockets are fascinating pieces of jewellery that reflect the historical context of their time. The popularity of photography in the late 1800s paved the way for the creation of these lockets, which were designed to hold large, photographs of loved ones. Due to the size of the photographs, the lockets had to be correspondingly large to fit them in. This trend for larger jewellery was a reflection of the bold and optimistic public spirit of the time, as it was a period of great innovation and prosperity. The Industrial Revolution brought technological advances and new opportunities for trade and commerce, which led to an expanding middle class with a greater disposable income. This newfound wealth and confidence were reflected in the fashion of the era, with jewellery becoming larger, bolder, and more ornate.

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