Victorian Sterling Silver Locket and Bookchain Collar Circa 1880-90 Darling piece of early Australian

Darling piece of early Australian history

No dents to locket or Dumbell

Fine quality antique Vesta case crafted in Sterling Silver hallmarked for manufacture in 1908

0mm diameter or US 9

Hallmarks very slightly faded but legible

Victorian Sterling Silver Locket and Bookchain Collar Circa 1880-90 Darling piece of early AustralianQuite an unusual Victorian example, this beautifully crafted Sterling Silver locket and bookchain features an almost 'frosted' matte finish to the front of the locket, opening to reveal both internal rims present, one has original 'glass' and one has a later plastic, its early paper also present. The verso of the locket is smooth and plain. Lovely and heavy in construction, this locket weights an impressive 22. 5 grams, the chain 40. 1 grams with a