Edwardian Sterling Silver Heart Keepsake Locket

№. 289

STORY: 

Lockets have been popular and deeply meaningful tokens of love for hundreds of years.  It bears a beautiful scrolling engraved ivy design to it's front and back. Ivy has long symbolised deep friendship, everlasting love and marriage making it a perfect gift for someone special. 

The locket opens to reveal two spaces for photos. The original cardboard insert is still present so that you can cut a photo to fit perfectly inside. 

The back of the locket has a small, empty shield which can be engraved with an initial/monogram to make it even more personal. 

The locket is quite a collectible item given it's hallmarked in Chester, England.  This assay office closed a long time ago making jewellery with these hallmarks collector items today. 

The locket was made by S. Ward & Son Goldsmiths of Chester. 

This locket is being sold on it's own however we can help you find the perfect chain if you need one. 

CONDITION: 

The locket is in amazing condition considering it is over 100 years old. The clasp is still strong and there is no wear to the engraved design. There is however a small dent to the back of the locket which is quite hard to notice unless you are looking for it. 

ERA:

Edwardian 

MEASUREMENTS:

The locket measures 30mm long including bale/jump ring and 20mm at its widest point. 

The jump ring can hold a chain no thicker than 3mm. 

HALLMARKS:

Chester England, 1908 "W&Ss"

MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver 925

PROVENANCE:

 England