Huge Antique Silver Crane and Blossom Locket Book Chain Necklace

A fantastic super-sized antique silver locket and chain. The front is engraved with a Japanese-inspired pattern of a crane and blossoms typical of the Victorian Aesthetic period; following the establishment of trade between the West and Japan in the mid-19th century, Japanese culture and design had a heavy influence on British decorative artists and designers in the second half of that century into the Edwardian period. Motifs such as flowers, birds and fans became very popular.

SIZE: The locket measures approximately 4.3 x 5.5cm not including the bail, 7.3cm total drop. The chain is just under 22 inches (55cm) long and 5mm wide.

WEIGHT: 67.0g.

MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: The locket is stamped JR&S with sterling silver hallmark for Birmingham 1881. The chain is stamped JR with a 1905 hallmark on the clasp. 

CONDITION: Very good antique condition, with normal surface wear for its age. No dents, slight scuffing to the back of the locket. The hinge, clasps and clips are in excellent working order. The inside contains two acetates behind frames so you can easily instal your own photos or pictures.

ERA: Locket 1881 (Victorian), chain 1905 (Edwardian); possibly from the same maker.

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