Georgian 9ct Gold Key With Locket & Engraved Amitie

A rare 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold key that was made circa 1820. It has a tiny glazed locket that may have held a lock of hair. It has been engraved with the word “Amitie” for “Friendship” so it would have been a token of affection and the key to the receiver’s heart.