{"product_id":"antique-victorian-pietra-dura-locket-with-29719","title":"Antique Victorian Pietra Dura Locket with Dove Carrying Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver locket featuring a Pietra Dura image of a dove carrying a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietra 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a glass locket compartment to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis locket is not stamped, but has been tested as silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would make a lovely Victorian sentimental jewellery gift, or look wonderful as an interesting pendant on a chunky chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nPendant Height (including bale) - 3.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nPendant Width - 2.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\nPendant Depth - 0.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight - 9.3 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[Please note, a chain is not included]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll boxes and stands in the photos are for display purposes only, unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware that there may be marks and wear commensurate with age. Please see all of the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to contact me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThroughFineHands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55128155324750,"sku":"Bag 0211 SKU","price":356.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4931\/1054\/files\/il_fullxfull.7271697263_nif0.jpg?v=1763389721","url":"https:\/\/throughfinehands.com\/products\/antique-victorian-pietra-dura-locket-with-29719","provider":"ThroughFineHands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}