Silver Embossed Oval Buckle Locket Hallmarked 1883 boxed Hand crafted in England around

Hand crafted in England around the turn of the century

6 carats each

probably dating into the Georgian era

highlighting the extraordinary craftsmanship of this piece

Silver Embossed Oval Buckle Locket Hallmarked 1883 boxed Hand crafted in England aroundThe buckle was a simple invention that turned out to be an extremely useful thing. In Victorian times buckles were everywhere and the Victorians even assigned a sweet sentiment to them (as they did with most things!). The buckle was seen to bind two separate things, such as hearts, together and was a clear symbol of love and devotion. This silver buckle locket has a wonderful stylized buckle and beautiful engraving. The locket measures 59. 5 mm long