Mid-Victorian Gold Bible Locket white sapphire In the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages

Some dirt behind the glass

The highly domed rose cut stones rest in cut-down "pie crust" settings

with a white and yellow daisy spread over the bottom

she was generally regarded to have a hideous face

Mid-Victorian Gold Bible Locket white sapphire In the Middle AgesDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A rare and beautiful antique Bible locket dating from the mid Victorian Era. It's fashioned in 15 karat gold, and opens to reveal a hinged inner locket compartment. With beautiful hand chased detailing to the outside, including a cross, a shield, textured pages, and foliate designs. MEASUREMENTS 2. 6 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 10. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Very good