{"product_id":"antique-ornate-silver-gold-rectangle-locket-beaded-detailing-chester-date-c-1882","title":"Antique Ornate Silver \u0026 Gold Rectangle Locket, Beaded Detailing, Chester Date c.1882","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ornate Victorian Silver locket with a wonderful architectural silhouette, this rectangular treasure bears the Chester hallmark for 1882. Its face is richly decorated with engine-turned foliate engraving, framed by a twisted rope inner border, applied beaded rosettes and a scalloped perimeter that catches the light beautifully. The darker antique patina settled in the recesses adds depth and drama to the crisp metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngeniously versatile, it wears as a pendant from a generous teardrop bail and also as a brooch via the pin and tube catch on the reverse. Inside lies a hinged double-frame ready to cradle your most cherished photographs—an elegant fusion of sentiment and style from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, c.1882.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Locket is 56mm long including bail.\u003cbr\u003eLocket is 27.5mm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 18.5g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as Sterling Silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e Lion Passant, Chester Assay, date letter t for 1882.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e The Silver shows light surface wear and a pleasing antique patina, with the engraving and applied beading remaining crisp. Subtle traces of historic solder to the hinge and pin fittings are noted under close inspection; overall, the piece has been very well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53442415296806,"sku":"C9033","price":789.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/kYHncFBXOm7jl2kB9-XsDt34eCvhG8wNSUVhiJQ2qIk.jpg?v=1783446575","url":"https:\/\/fr.lillicoco.com\/products\/antique-ornate-silver-gold-rectangle-locket-beaded-detailing-chester-date-c-1882","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}