Georgian Turquoise & Pearl Locket Brooch faience The eye was later healed

The eye was later healed

and the frame modelled as two loops of rope

Back of setting has been opened at some stage in its life

discovering silver bars in 1973 with tally marks matching the Atocha's paperwork

so the timing fits

Georgian Turquoise & Pearl Locket Brooch faience The eye was later healedDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An elegant Georgian locket brooch dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. A cushion shaped glass locket compartment rests within a double border of seed pearls and turquoise cabochons. Crafted in 9 karat gold with an intricately woven lock of hair inside the locket. STONES Turquoise & Seed Pearls MEASUREMENTS 1. 9 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 2. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, with light antique