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Antique 14k Yellow Gold Engine Turned Victorian Mourning Hair Locket (c. 1814)

Antique Victorian hinged mourning locket displaying an intricately arranged lock of hair under a glass panel. The exterior of the locket has a beautiful engine turned textured patterning and the interior of the locket is hand engraved "Joseph Royall Esq, Died 3, June 1814 Aged 93"

ID#: PEN548

Metal: 14k yellow gold (acid tested) 

Other Materials: Glass, hair, textile

Dimensions: 38.3mm (with bail) x 29.2mm x 7.3mm 

Weight: 9.72g

No visible hallmarks