{"product_id":"large-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-78829","title":"Large Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Locket Pendant, Engraved Oval Keepsake","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully evocative antique Victorian sterling silver photo locket, dating to around 1880 and beautifully designed to hold treasured memories close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive statement-sized locket offers two distinctly different looks. One side is decorated with exquisite hand-engraved floral scrollwork framed by ornate pierced detailing, while the reverse features a glazed photograph compartment currently displaying a period portrait of two ladies. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the past and a piece that feels deeply personal even more than a century after it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph compartment is accessed by carefully lifting the silver frame with a fingernail, allowing the existing image to be replaced with a photograph of your own. The generously deep interior also provides space for other keepsakes such as a lock of hair, pressed flower, note, or other cherished memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial oversized bale allows the locket to be worn on a variety of chains, including wider Victorian book chains, Albert and belcher chains, or modern statement necklaces. Turn it one way for elegant engraved silverwork, or the other to display a treasured photograph; it is effectively two pieces in one. Please note the chains shown aren't included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in character and unmistakably Victorian, this handsome antique locket remains both highly wearable and wonderfully sentimental.\u003cbr\u003e\nTHE DETAILS~\u003cbr\u003e\n• Metal: Sterling silver (tested)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Date: Victorian era, circa 1880\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hallmarks: None visible; tests as sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\n• Measurements: 6.5cm (2½ inches) long including bale; 3.2cm (1¼ inches) wide; approximately 10mm deep\u003cbr\u003e\n• Photo Aperture: Approximately 3.5cm x 2.5cm (1⅜ x 1 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 12.9 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n• Condition: Very good antique condition with light age-related wear consistent with over 140 years of careful use. The engraving remains attractive and crisp, the glass photo compartment is intact, and the locket functions as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\nA beautiful Victorian keepsake, ready to hold a new memory while carrying a little of its own history forward!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy Madge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284704768379,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0301\/3256\/8203\/files\/il_fullxfull.8145749099_iv9c.jpg?v=1780932587","url":"https:\/\/mercymadge.com\/es\/products\/large-antique-victorian-sterling-silver-78829","provider":"Mercy Madge ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}