Victorian Book Locket lapis subtle ornamentation

subtle ornamentation

carved with flower and foliate motifs

The tiniest Victorian horseshoe charm

cushion-shaped amethyst forms the centrepiece

It's set with glistening diamonds in platinum prong mounts with an 18ct yellow gold band

Victorian Book Locket lapis subtle ornamentationA remarkable Victorian book locket dating from the 1860s. It's crafted in 9 carat gold, and the outer covers are intricately engraved with floral and ribbon like designs, but the real magic is revealed upon opening. Inside there's a ghostly photograph, partially missing it appears to have decayed over the years, leaving an etherial apparition of a man. Then the inscription on the other side tells us something about said man it reads: "PRESENTED TO W'm