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Victorian Silver Rectangular Shaped Locket with Aesthetic Period Detail

166S
600 Admirers
Written by Olly Gerrish

An interesting Victorian silver locket that was made in Birmingham in 1880. The front has been engraved with a heron with water and bullrushes with sun, fan and hatching detail. This style was called the “Aesthetic” or “Japonesqe” style which was prevalent in the 1880s. This period was inspired by simple naturalistic asymmetrical themes like birds, leaves and sometimes Japanese-style elements like bamboo. It was a result of both the Japanese trade relations that had opened during the Victorian mid-century period and a corresponding trend toward a simpler more refined sense of design. The reverse of the locket has been engraved with ivy leaves which literally means in Victorian “Cling to me”. Inside are two glazed compartments for photographs.

Item Number
166S
Measurements
Height 3.5cm
From top of bale to base 5cm
Width 2.5cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Assayed in 1880
Maker's mark F.V

  • Birmingham
  • Silver
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
3 years ago
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