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Early Victorian 15ct Gold Round Locket with Snake Surround

532X
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A rare 15ct gold Victorian locket that was made in 1852.  it is a mourning piece as it commemorates the short life of Edward Montagu Obt (died)2nd April 1852 Aged 16. “The Lord’s will be done” is engraved on the inside. There is also a glazed compartment with a lock of Edward’s hair. The exterior is domed with a snake coiled around the outside. Snakes represented “Eternal love”.

Edward’s father was Henry Robinson Montagu, K.C.B. 6th Lord Rokeby of Armagh.

 

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Item Number
532X
Measurements
Height 4cm
Width 3.3cm
Materials
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Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked. 15ct gold.

Condition
Very Good
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Discovered
3 weeks ago

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