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Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket with Dove Carrying Flower
Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket with Dove Carrying Flower
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A beautiful and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver locket featuring a Pietra Dura image of a dove carrying a flower.
Pietra Dura (Italian for "hard stone") refers to the use of hard stone inlaid into a backing to create a cohesive image. Here, the lighter polished pieces of stone have been skilfully cut and inlaid into a black base.
The image is gentle and delicate. The dove was a common Victorian symbol of peace and purity. Coupled with the flower, possibly a lily, the sentiment is one of innocence and loss. This locket was likely a piece of sentimental or mourning jewellery for a young woman.
There is a glass locket compartment to the reverse.
This locket is in really nice antique condition. There is a small dint to one edge, and the locket could benefit from a polish. It has been left in as-found antique condition. Please be sure to see all of the photos.
This locket is not stamped, but has been tested as silver.
This would make a lovely Victorian sentimental jewellery gift, or look wonderful as an interesting pendant on a chunky chain.
Approximate Dimensions:
Pendant Height (including bale) - 3.8cm
Pendant Width - 2.4cm
Pendant Depth - 0.6cm
Weight - 9.3 grams
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[[Please note, a chain is not included]]
All boxes and stands in the photos are for display purposes only, unless otherwise stated.
Please be aware that there may be marks and wear commensurate with age. Please see all of the photos.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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This item is something that my sister bought for me because I always remember baby Victor the giraffe from the 70s and also my favourite beastie of the animal kingdom.
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