Antique Mourning locket, 9ct gold front and back, Black and White enamel

Antique Mourning locket, 9ct gold front and back, Black and White enamelThis antique early 20th century mourning locket is a sweet little piece. It has a 9ct gold front and back on a base metal core, the reverse engraved with an elaborate flora and Greek key design. The front of the locket is decorated with white and black enamel with a tiny seed pearl star set to the centre giving it a little celestial twist. Internally it has lovely rich purple blue silk ovals and has glazed cover. A charming little antique mourning

A Nice solid box with a lightly domed lid and ever so slightly rounded corners giving it a pillow effect shape

minor wear to the blue enamel

with the highly sought after Chester Assay mark

chain has been shortened in the past

Ring face Approx 12

It is thought to represent Christ along with the four evangelists but also has other known symbolism such as spreading the word of Christ to the four corners of the globe

A sweet and detailed antique duck bar brooch

It fastens with a 9ct gold spring ring fastener

Ring face Approx 10mm lengthTotal diamond weight approx 0

The reverse is plain with an engraved outer border

An attractive mourning locket

1mm curb link width