Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Locket Silver Gold Gilt Dated 1880 Marcasite It is a fabulous piece

It is a fabulous piece and in excellent condition

complete with a strong pin at the back to fasten it securely to your lapel

a parrot with a faceted crystal ball body

Roman style Cameo’s were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome

The imagery in this cameo of a woman with fruit and wheat evokes Demeter

Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Locket Silver Gold Gilt Dated 1880 Marcasite It is a fabulous pieceA sweet antique Victorian locket hallmarked and dated Birmingham, 1880. The octagonal face is decorated with beautiful, ornate patterning that surrounds a floral centre piece made up of high relief forget me nots and ivy. Forget me nots were a popular motif in the Victorian era and symbolic of eternal love and remembrance. They were often paired with ivy leaves which similarly represented an unbreakable bond, as in the Victorian rhyme Close clings the