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Victorian Large 18ct Gold Oval Shaped Locket set with a Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald in the Original Case

511R
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a stunning large heavy gage 18ct gold oval locket in wonderful condition. It still has it’s original fitted case and was made circa 1880 and retailed by J.W Carr in Leeds. It has an ivy leaf on the front that has been set with an emerald, a ruby and a diamond with small rose diamonds in between. The depiction of an ivy leaf traditionally means “Cling to me”. It opens to reveal to reveal two glazed compartments for photographs.

Ollys Pick

The best 18ct gold locket that I have come across

Item Number
511R
Measurements
Height 4.2cm
From top of bale to base 5.7cm
Width at widest point 3.5cm
Diamond 0.35 carats
Ruby 6mm by 4mm
Emerald 5.5mm by 4.5mm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 0.06 carats
Case 9cm by 7cm at widest point
Height 3.8cm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Locket unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Case marked on the silk "Watchmaker J.W. Carr Goldsmith Jeweller & Silversmith 29 Commercial Street Leeds"

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
4 years ago
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