- Description
- Specifications
An exquisite antique statement necklace from the Victorian era, c1885! Made of sterling silver with rose gold appliqués to the locket, this stunning necklace is comprised of a beautifully engraved book chain and decorative rectangular locket - the striking and artful design embraced from the Aesthetic period.
The hand engraving depicts birds and geometric patterns, and alternates with polished scalloped circular links. A large original bolt ring clasp secures the chain and carries further front links, a smaller bolt ring and locket.
The functioning bolt ring clasps allowing for versatile styling.
Adorning the front of the locket is a hand engraved crane bird and foliage, along with applied rose gold appliqués - the charming scene typical of the wonderful Aesthetics movement evoked from Japanese art. Inside the locket reveals a hand engraved name 'Jean Wright' (perhaps the original owner!?) and another difficult to dechipher to opposite side. A large rounded bail attaches to the top. Both the chain and locket test sterling silver - the necklace is stamped "STERLING SILVER" to one end.
The length of the necklace measures 45cm (17 & ¾") long, and the front drop measures 10.50m (4") long. Locket measures 5.40cm long including bail and 2.70cm wide.
Video of the necklace can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0lBumE3T4pk
A lovely example of Victorian Aesthetics artistry. It would make a wonderful statement necklace!
| Victorian, c1885 | |
| Sterling silver | |
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| "STERLING SILVER" | |
| 44.36 grams | |
| Necklace - 45cm (17 & ¾") long, and the front drop measures 10.50m (4") long. Locket measures 5.40cm long inc bail and 2.70cm wide | |
| The chain and locket present in excellent antique condition. Besides normal surface wear, there appears to be no major dents to the locket, or necklace. The two original bolt rings work well with the spring in good working order. A wonderful antique necklace! |
