Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Oval Locket & Chain, 1880s

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A charming late Victorian sterling silver oval locket and chain dating to circa the 1880s, designed in the distinctive Aesthetic … Read more A charming late Victorian sterling silver oval locket and chain dating to circa the 1880s, designed in the distinctive Aesthetic Movement taste. An original British antique, the piece combines decorative period silverwork with the sentimental function traditionally associated with Victorian lockets. The oval locket displays the artistic character associated with Aesthetic jewellery, a movement that favoured imaginative ornamentation and drew inspiration from natural forms and Japanese decorative arts. The silver surface provides an elegant backdrop for the period decoration while retaining an attractive aged character. Designed to open and accommodate a photograph or small personal keepsake, the locket reflects the important sentimental role jewellery played during the Victorian era. Such pieces were frequently worn close to the heart and served as intimate reminders of family members and loved ones. The locket is accompanied by its silver chain, allowing it to be worn as a complete necklace. Its elegant oval proportions and understated monochromatic appearance make it particularly versatile while retaining unmistakable 19th-century character. The seller identifies the piece as an original Victorian example in 925 sterling silver, dating to circa the 1880s. It is unbranded and not hallmarked. Origin: United Kingdom Date: Circa 1880s Period: Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Material: Sterling silver Gemstones: None Hallmarked: No Suspended on it's original fancy link sterling silver chain / collar. The clasp is marked ; .925 ( Sterling. ) The locket is unmarked. But has been professionally tested as high grade silver. Gross weight ; 36.7 grams Dimensions; Pendant ; 45 x 33 mm Length including the bale 60 mm Depth 11 mm Photograph aperture 36 x 27 mm Chain ; Length 440 mm ( approximately seventeen and a quarter inches ) Width of the links 6 mm See less