Fine Jewellery - 26th October 2023
Lot 1004
No reserve - a ruby and enamel mourning locket, mid 19th century
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £5292
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Description
No reserve - a ruby and enamel mourning locket, mid 19th century, designed in the 'Holbeinesque' style, centring on a foiled cabochon ruby, within a border applied with red, green, blue and white enamel, and set with cabochon rubies in lozenge borders, suspending a cabochon ruby pendant, the reverse with a glazed locket compartment containing a lock of hair, mounted in gold, length 5.6cm