This locket is a unique Victorian era find! The heart shape locket is made of a rosy yellow 9 karat gold. The locket features hand engraving and a raised carved serpent design. Snakes during this time period, 1880, were considered a symbol of eternal love and the renewal of life.
- 9 karat rose-y yellow gold
- 4.10 grams
- 1.0 inches length (including bail) x 0.73 inches width 3.7mm thick (depth)
- Can hold 2 heart shaped photos, 0.60 inches length x 0.53 inches width
- Circa 1880. No hallmarks.