This lovely antique Edwardian Back and Front sterling silver love heart locket is delightfully puffy and obliquely engraved on the front in feminine daisy pattern
Back & Front lockets were produced in Britain for a very short time, between about 1900 to about 1915. A sheet of solid silver (or gold) was used for the front and back with the interior rims and sometimes the hinge made of a stronger metal. The benefit being it allowed for a more durable locket that would withstand frequent use and heavy engraving, typically B&F lockets, by weight, are still made out of 95% silver or gold.
The locket opens from the side to reveal 2 stations for precious photos along with heart shaped picture frames. It suspends from a quality vintage sterling silver classic curb chain that is 18" in length.
A really lovely antique silver sentimental love heart locket, it is the perfect medium size and ready to put on right out of the box, ideal for daily wear!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: locket 1" (2.5cm) high, 3/4" (2cm) wide, 6.5mm deep, chain 18" (46cm)
WEIGHT: 5 grams total
HALLMARKS: locket stamped 'SILVER', an older British mark for sterling silver, chain stamped '925'
DATE: Edwardian, circa 1910
CONDITION: in very good condition, there is light surface wear, scratches and minor tarnish inside as you might expect in an antique locket, most importantly it shuts tightly. Please see the photos and ignore any discoloured areas, the locket is very shiny and reflective.
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Materials: Sterling Silver.