VICTORIAN MOURNING LOCKET,
of oval form, enamelled in black with an overlaid seed pearl set anchor motif, the bale also with seed pearls, 55mm including bale, unmarked, in a fitted velvet lined case, retailed by J. A. George of Edinburgh
Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.
Sold for £420
Estimated at £100 - £150
Condition Report
In worn condition.
Needs cleaned.
All pearls intact.
Pearls in fair condition given the age of the item. Some chipped.
Loss to the enamel on the bale.
All pearls intact.
Discoloured to the reverse.
Scratched all over.
Hinge slightly bent. Closes flush.
Box in well worn condition.
Biro marks present.
23.2g
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