Victorian 15ct Gold Locket With Six Compartments For Photographs

A very unusual 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold locket that hinges opens to reveal six compartments for photographs with an engine turned engraved design on the back of each compartment. When closed the two buckles clip shut. It has a beautiful and finely engraved decoration around the edge and on the belt. The belt traditionally means that “You are bound to me” which is a lovely meaning and very appropriate for a locket such as this one that can contain family photos