Georgian Portrait Miniature Double Locket essex crystal Wearable length: 57 inches

Wearable length: 57 inches

It's crafted in 9 karat gold and dates from the early 19th Century

The bail has been strengthened in the past

The use of white enamel (as opposed to the more usual black) in the border represents purity and innocence

Georgian Portrait Miniature Double Locket essex crystal Wearable length: 57 inchesDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 An exceptional 18th Century double portrait locket depicting, presumably, a father and son. Sadly, the chances of finding out their names is virtually zero, however their likenesses remain clear nearly 250 years on. The locket is crafted in 15 karat gold, with convex glass front and back and a knife edge bail. MEASUREMENTS 3. 8 x 2. 6cm WEIGHT 6. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good