Victorian Oval Double Locket mourning jewellery They're mounted in elaborate and

They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts

and pearls

The rooster/hen have strong symbolism in Western literature

The design is bold and very typically late deco

Pieces like this would have been made by recuperating soldiers as they took time away from the front lines

Victorian Oval Double Locket mourning jewellery They're mounted in elaborate andDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A wonderful antique double locket dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. With a simple gold border, each side has a slightly convex glass locket compartment, ideal for storing a small portrait photograph. It's modelled in 9 karat gold and remains in great condition, the compartments are easily accessible so you can swap out these two for your own pictures if desired. MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 1. 7cm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS