A late Georgian 12ct gold portrait miniature locket, possibly depicting an Officer of the Royal...

<li>Overall condition fair to good.

<li>Hair work shows deterioration.

<li>Seed pearl initials believed to read DB, seed pearls loose, some discoloured.

<li>Reverse of locket front appears to be sealed with waxed paper or similar.

<li>Small bead detificent to top of surmount loop.

<li>Painting generally in good condition, deterioration to gold on buttons of coat.

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>