Antique Victorian Love Knot Mourning Locket Pinchbeck Necklaces & Chains

Antique Victorian Love Knot Mourning Locket Pinchbeck Necklaces & ChainsAn exquisite antique Victorian mourning locket from the mid 1800s featuring a domed centre encircled by a coiled love knot, representing eternal love. Its modelled in golden pinchbeck and fitted with a secret locket on the reverse with a lock of brown hair preserved behind a glass window. It was likely kept in remembrance of a deceased loved one so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearers heart. Its a superb antique treasure and was

The process involves metal carefully worked by a lathe

smooth finish and has developed a pleasing patina with age

The links are fashioned in silver

It likely started out as brooch but has been fitted with a new loop over time

the pair is rich in symbolism

white paste stones cut with many glistening facets that sparkle like 7ct diamonds

ITEM NUMBER: 23-602

Weighs: 51

They have a luxurious deep red-wine hue and weigh approx

5 ½ in the USA

(Dated 1898)

Belt and Buckle motifs were a popular romantic token as their infinite loop and secure buckle symbolised eternal love and commitment