Victorian 9ct Gold & Two Colour Gold Overlay Locket With Flowers & Leaves Motif

A wonderful 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold locket that was made circa 1880. It has been decorated on the front with leaves and flowers that have been applied with two colour gold overlay. This was a time consuming and effective process but was well worth the effort. The reverse has been engraved with roses within an intertwined border. It is visually a stunning locket. It opens to reveal two glazed compartments for photographs.