Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Vinaigrette Locket Necklace Dated 1858 oval cut

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Vinaigrette Locket Necklace Dated 1858 oval cutAn exquisite antique Victorian vinaigrette locket from the mid 19th Century inlaid with polished Montrose agate segments on the front which have a distinct silvery blue tone and natural bands that are unique to the east coast of Scotland. It opens to reveal a generous compartment within that would have traditionally contained a small sponge soaked in a scented perfume or aromatic herbs such as sage and lavender to create a pleasant aroma that followed

yellow and green gold

Since 1837

METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Tested)

ornate design with detailed texturing and embossed foliate motifs

It’s very pretty and would make a beautiful gift for those born in August or any who adore the peridots cheerful green radiance

The key is set with a small round bloodstone seal on one side and a carnelian on the reverse with an additional carnelian on the bottom of one jug and a clear rock crystal on the other with a violet foil back

Condition: Good – Some wear and discolouring on a few of the steel studs but this is minor considering its age

Outer 5 x 5mm

With its bold size and timeless message

measuring 57 inches so it can be worn as one long chain or looped twice around the neck to make two festoons of gold

each stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold

STONES: Red Quartz (Largest 4