Skillfully engraved gold French Victorian heart shaped locket

Antique jewelry object group: pendants

Country of origin: France

Style: Victorian
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Period: ca. 1870
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Source of inspiration: love and romance

Theme: heart

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: heart - In Egypt, the heart was a symbol for life and the place where the feelings and the intellect are established. For the Chinese is the heart (sjin) the symbol for reason and feeling. It's 'one of the eight valuable organs' from Buddha. In the West the heart symbolises in the first place fieriness and love.

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height 2.70 cm (1.06 inch)

Weight: 2.10 gram (1.35 dwt)

Reference Nº: 09360-4382

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