Victorian Gold Family Locket heart origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

A wonderful antique crescent brooch with the Hope Faith & Charity motif to the centre

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The underside of the amulet features a cartouche

Victorian Gold Family Locket heart origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)Victorian, c. 1900 This pretty antique locket has more to it than initially meets the eye Known as a family locket, it has space inside for four photographs. Hinged to either side, it opens up to reveal four compartments, which fold back together into the case. The case features hand engraved foliate detailing surrounding a vacant cartouche to both the front and back. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1900 and is crafted in 9 ct yellow gold ,