Lot 551
A late Victorian 15ct gold double-sided locket, with Christian child's prayer engraved to the...
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Lot 551
A late Victorian 15ct gold double-sided locket, with Christian child's prayer engraved to the...
Lot 551
Lot Description
A late Victorian 15ct gold double-sided locket, with Christian child's prayer engraved to the hinged spacer panel, on near-period gold chain.
Locket with hallmarks for Birmingham, 1885.
Length of locket 4.6cms. Length of chain 60cms. 35gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 35.09
Total lot weight: 0.04
Condition Report
Surface scratches and minor marks. Shallow dent to one side at the monogram. Varied discolouration.
Varied wear to the gilt finish.
Locket with monogram to both sides, possibly PGP and EPC or combinations thereof.
Panel engraved 'This night when I lie down to sleep. I give the Lord my soul to keep, If I should die before I wake, I prap the Lord, my soul to take.'
Chain electronically tests as approximately 17ct gold, clasp untested.
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