Antique Victorian Locket Bracelet Bangle 18k Gold Engraved Original Box (5034)

Antique Victorian locket bracelet. 18k gold. Locket compartment for hair or miniature portrait. Made circa 1870. Comes in the original, fitted box with leather outside, silk and velvet inside.

Measurements: Length, not including the tongue of the clasp, is 7 inches. Oval medallion is approx. 2inchs long. Strap is 12mm (just under 1/2 inch) wide. Weighs 43.2 grams.

An exquisitely made strap, comprised of tightly set parallel links, joined by diagonal rope-twist border. In the center, placed on top of the wrist/arm is a locket. Surrounded by a rube of gold, attached by scrolling foliate links with engraved detail. The outer top of the locket is very finely engraved in a scrolling floral pattern. Clasp and hinge are in good order. The blue silk lined inner compartment is waiting for a fabulous 'photo or miniature portrait. A very similar pair of bracelets, was worn by Queen Victoria: one had her portrait and the other, which she never removed, the portrait of her beloved Albert. An easy to insert clasp and a safety chain make the bracelet convenient to wear and yet secure. Quality of workmanship is tops.

Marks: no hallmarks, but acid tested and gold stays for 18ct. Inside of the box has green embossed: ANDw. CAMPBELL GOLDSMITH AND WATCHMAKER 63 CHEAPSIDE LONDON.

Condition: very good considering the age. No damage/restorations were found. Negligible wear, commensurate with age.