Victorian Gold Family Locket heart the head modelled as a

the head modelled as a realistic depiction of a monkey/chimpanzee

The underside of the amulet features a cartouche

English hallmarks from the Birmingham assay office date it to 1882

origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

suitable for ladies and gents alike

Victorian Gold Family Locket heart the head modelled as aVictorian, c. 1900 This pretty antique locket has more to it than initially meets the eye Known as a family locket, it has space inside for four photographs. Hinged to either side, it opens up to reveal four compartments, which fold back together into the case. The case features hand engraved foliate detailing surrounding a vacant cartouche to both the front and back. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1900 and is crafted in 9 ct yellow gold ,