At 50 years old this perfect silver locket is in incredible all original condition. Hallmarked in London in 1972 it is crafted in heavy gauge sterling silver with plenty of heft and durability, exquisite quality!
The locket is engraved on the front in a particularly attractive classic Victorian pattern of four petal flowers and fern flourishes, a decorative fan shaped reeded bail decorates the top. The locket opens from the side to reveal two compartments for photos along with the original picture rings, paper liners (groovy 1960's!) and hard plastic covers that have never been removed. The picture rings are stamped with the lion passant for sterling silver, another pointer to this being a top quality piece. We haven't removed the inside rings either, preferring to keep this in as new original condition.
A long sterling silver vintage rope chain completes this beautiful piece that is heirloom worthy and bound to bring joy
MATERIALS: Sterling silver throughout
MEASUREMENTS: The locket measures 1-7/8" (45mm) high including the bale and 1-1/4" (32mm) wide with a depth of 6.5mm. Photo compartments are approx. 30x24mm. The rope chain is 22" (61cm) long and 1.5mm wide.
WEIGHT: heavy at 22.5 grams (total)
HALLMARKS: Locket stamped 'lion passant' for sterling , 'leopards head' for London, date letter 'r' for 1972, makers mark 'MJ Ltd', picture rings stamped with lion passant. Chain stamped 'Sterling'
DATE: 1970s
CONDITION: Pristine, looks to have never been used, the hinge is sturdy and in perfect order and the locket closes tightly.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique estate jewelry in our beautifully curated shop. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
The locket is engraved on the front in a particularly attractive classic Victorian pattern of four petal flowers and fern flourishes, a decorative fan shaped reeded bail decorates the top. The locket opens from the side to reveal two compartments for photos along with the original picture rings, paper liners (groovy 1960's!) and hard plastic covers that have never been removed. The picture rings are stamped with the lion passant for sterling silver, another pointer to this being a top quality piece. We haven't removed the inside rings either, preferring to keep this in as new original condition.
A long sterling silver vintage rope chain completes this beautiful piece that is heirloom worthy and bound to bring joy
MATERIALS: Sterling silver throughout
MEASUREMENTS: The locket measures 1-7/8" (45mm) high including the bale and 1-1/4" (32mm) wide with a depth of 6.5mm. Photo compartments are approx. 30x24mm. The rope chain is 22" (61cm) long and 1.5mm wide.
WEIGHT: heavy at 22.5 grams (total)
HALLMARKS: Locket stamped 'lion passant' for sterling , 'leopards head' for London, date letter 'r' for 1972, makers mark 'MJ Ltd', picture rings stamped with lion passant. Chain stamped 'Sterling'
DATE: 1970s
CONDITION: Pristine, looks to have never been used, the hinge is sturdy and in perfect order and the locket closes tightly.
At Mercy Madge we offer distinctive and unique estate jewelry in our beautifully curated shop. Each piece is carefully hand selected by us, for you. We rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!