Lot 608
An Art Nouveau gold locket, with gold chain.
Description
Condition Report
An Art Nouveau gold locket. Of circular outline, depicting a genteel French lady with flowers to the front and initialled reverse, suspended from a gold belcher-link chain. Facsimile signature for E. Dropsy. French assay marks. Length of pendant 3cms. Length of chain 42cms. Weight 13.6gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- Locket does not hold as closed, rivet appears worn/ deficient on the hoop surmount, may require attention.
- Locket inner with localised file marks.
- Locket and chain electronically test as gold.
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