English Edwardian Hallmarked Solid Gold Mourning Locket 1910 Initials H / J C / H C / I C business card cases The brass of this vanity

The brass of this vanity has acquired a deep golden patina and the whole item will not need to be cleaned as it is so well made

The original neatly stitched blue felt pouch

This decoration also bears the artist's signature - ERIKA

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This handbag mirror was made by the owners of the Mascot brand

English Edwardian Hallmarked Solid Gold Mourning Locket 1910 Initials H / J C / H C / I C business card cases The brass of this vanityAn elegant English Edwardian fully hallmarked solid gold mourning locket which was tested for gold purity at Birmingham Assay Office in 1910. Stylish engine turned designs grace both sides of the locket. The front is decorated with a shield cartouche which contains letters which are so ornate that they are open for interpretation. As you can see the inscription could read as H, H C, I C, J C. The shield cartouche symbolises the desire of the donor to