Lot 728
A Regency bicolour gold turquoise floral heart locket, with hinged hidden compartment containing...
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Lot 728
Regency gold turquoise locket, hidden compartment
Lot 728
Lot Description
A Regency bicolour gold turquoise floral heart locket, with hinged hidden compartment containing a figure of Cupid and enamel motto 'Pensez à moi'.
Length 2.7cms. 3.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 3.2
Total lot weight: 0.01
Condition Report
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Glass is deficient from the reverse of the locket, slight losses to the mounting.
Stated length includes surmount loops.
Length of heart 1.8cms.
Turquoise appears a deep medium blue, slight dark matrix.
Enamel with shallow chip at the 'moi'.
Electronically tests to reverse as approximately 18ct gold.
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