A beautifully detailed antique Victorian locket in sterling silver, the front adorned with a finely chased design of ivy running down the centre — a motif laden with Victorian symbolism, ivy representing fidelity, friendship and eternal love. The reverse carries a blank cartouche framed by forget-me-nots, another quintessentially Victorian sentimental motif, inviting personalisation with an engraved name or dedication.
The locket retains its original acrylic insert panels, and opens and closes correctly. A piece rich in period character and symbolism.
Good antique condition. Chasing to front and reverse is crisp and well-defined. Ivy and forget-me-not detailing is clear throughout. Locket opens and closes correctly. Insert panels present.
A deeply characterful antique locket steeped in Victorian sentiment — the combination of ivy and forget-me-nots makes this a particularly meaningful and collectible piece.
Era:
Victorian, 1881.
Hallmarks:
Birmingham assay office, lion passant for sterling silver with date letter 'g' for the year 1881. Makers mark 'J&FS'.
