Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Locket & Chain, 1890

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A charming late Victorian sterling silver oval locket and chain dating to circa the 1890s, displaying the distinctive decorative character … Read more A charming late Victorian sterling silver oval locket and chain dating to circa the 1890s, displaying the distinctive decorative character of the Aesthetic Movement. The piece is British in origin and is identified as Victorian silver. The oval locket features finely worked Aesthetic-style decoration, reflecting the late 19th-century fascination with artistic ornamentation inspired by nature, Japanese design and asymmetrical compositions. The engraved surface gives the piece considerable visual interest while retaining the restrained elegance associated with Victorian silver jewellery. Designed to open and hold a small photograph or personal keepsake, the locket combines decorative craftsmanship with the intimate sentimental function that made lockets particularly fashionable during the Victorian period. The silver has developed an attractive aged character that complements the engraved decoration, while the accompanying chain allows the piece to be worn as originally intended or displayed within a collection of antique jewellery. Dating to circa the 1890s, this is an appealing example of late Victorian British jewellery and would make an attractive addition to a collection of Aesthetic Movement silver, antique lockets or 19th-century decorative arts. The piece is not hallmarked. Origin: United Kingdom Date: Circa 1890s Period: Late Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Material: Silver Unmarked ; Combined weight ; 36 grams Dimensions; Pendant 47 x 35 mm Length including the bale 60 mm Depth 7 mm Suspended on an associated sterling silver circular link Chain. Marked .925 Chain : Length 450 mm Width of the links 3 mm Overall Dimensions: Height: Approximately 5 cm Width: Approximately 3.5 cm Depth: Approximately 1 cm See less