Victorian Pearl Ivy Leaf & Onyx Locket festoon necklaces To Memory Dear"

To Memory Dear"

Some wear to the gilding

lid closure is a little loose but stays closed when worn

831 (approx

and at his feet is a basket full of gold hearts

Victorian Pearl Ivy Leaf & Onyx Locket festoon necklaces To Memory Dear"DATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A fantastic antique locket, presented in its original fitted box. The piece remains in gorgeous condition, carved from a single piece of black onyx with a pearl studded ivy leaf, symbolising marriage, fidelity, friendship, affection "I cling to thee". The reverse is hollowed out with a gold bordered glass compartment, currently home to a pug photograph and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 originally intended as a