Victorian Silver "Lizzie" Locket cuffs Stamped 18ct

Stamped 18ct

or "tail devourer"

and show a surprising range of colour in the facets

and a foil-backed glass seal engraved with "AH to ALJ"

The ivy leaf motif appears often in jewellery of this vintage

Victorian Silver "Lizzie" Locket cuffs Stamped 18ctDATE: Victorian, 1879 A cool Victorian oval locket with the name Lizzie emblazoned across the front. The lettering is beautifully worked, and decorated with rococo style acanthus leaves. It's crafted in sterling silver, with clear Birmingham hallmarks dating it to the year 1879. MEASUREMENTS 6. 1 x 3. 8cm WEIGHT 32. 4g MARKS English hallmarks for Sterling Silver, Birmingham 1879 CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age and a couple