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Victorian 15ct Gold Oval Locket with Enamel & Diamond Butterfly

801G
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A lovely oval 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1880. It is 18ct gold and is beautifully enamelled with a butterfly inset with small diamonds. The butterfly represents the soul. It also has religious meaning: life (caterpillar), death (chrysalis), rebirth or resurrection (butterfly). Inside are two compartments for photographs.

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Item Number
801G
Measurements
Height 1⅛ in / 2.8 cm
Width ⅞ in / 2.3 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold

Condition
Very good
Discovered
9 years ago
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