18 kt Yellow gold Victorian mourning locket / brooch; featuring 7 star set rose cut diamonds on a domed and hinged lid. Sitting atop a fluted buckle motif with engraved edges. Fitted with a steel pin for strength and safety clasp.
Circa: 1860’s the “mourning” period inspired by Queen Victoria of Great Britain after Prince Albert’s passing December,12, 1861
Overall brooch dimensions: 42 x 28 mm
Locket size: 28 x 22 mm
Assay marks: Hungarian
Condition: recently restored by our enameler with some minor chips still visible.
Gross weight: 12.2 dwt.
