Antique English Gold Enamel Anchor & Portrait Locket c1860

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Description:

Victorian, bevelled crystal fronted and yellow gold oval locket with a (removable) painted miniature portrait of a “head and shoulder” view of a lady.

The reverse, slightly domed gold back with blue enamel anchor.
Circa date: 1860 / Tested as 15ct gold on acid.

Size: 1 inch x ¾ inch
Weight: 6.3 grams
Condition: Very good, minor scratches.
(commensurate with age and use.

Anchor, Symbol of hope. In the Victorian period, the Anchor was often used as a symbol of Hope, an emotion that provided a refuge from the travails of living in a time when death was
common place. Faith (Cross), Hope (Anchor) and Charity (Heart) were other popular Victorian motifs, These symbols can be found in all forms of jewellery, such as lockets, brooches etc.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: go468
Condition: Very Good	Year: Circa 1860
Country: England	Maker: Unknown
Title: Victorian Anchor Symbol Locket
Materials: 15ct Gold

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