Lot 303
A mid 19th century gold foliate engraved locket, suspended from a snake-link chain with foliate...
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Lot 303
A mid 19th century gold foliate engraved locket, suspended from a snake-link chain with foliate...
Lot 303
Lot Description
A mid 19th century gold foliate engraved locket, suspended from a snake-link chain with foliate engraved terminals.
Length of locket 3.4cms. Length of chain 46.5cms. 16.6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 16.6
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Scratches and small marks.
<li>Varied wear to the gilt finish.
<li>Locket has one glazed interior, cut-out photograph to inside. Shallow dent to one side of the locket.
<li>Stated length includes surmount loop.
<li>Chain wih likely replacement clasp, discolouration to the clasp.
<li>Chain with moderate dents to one link.
<li>Locket electronically tests as approximately 21ct gold, likely gilt interference.
<li>Chain electronically tests as approximately 15-16ct gold.
<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.
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