An exquisite antique Victorian locket and collar hallmarked and dated Birmingham, 1882. The locket displays intricate, chased patterning across the front with a silver ball in the centre.

The large collar is detailed with ivy leaf engraving that represents a loving, unbreakable bond, as in the Victorian rhyme “Close clings the ivy to the tree, so in my heart I cling to thee”.  

Both are fashioned in sterling silver and the locket is complete with rims and windows within to store those cherished family photos.

WEIGHT: 44.4 grams together 

MEASURES: Locket height 40mm (58mm inc. loop), width 32mm x depth 11mm – Collar length 17 inches x width 15mm – drop 45mm from collar to locket 

METAL: Sterling Silver (Marked)

AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1882) 

ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom 

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling lion passant, Faded maker’s initials 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-680