Victorian 9CT Gold Oval Mizpah Locket Pendant

A beautiful Victorian locket, nine-carat gold front and back. One side is very ornately engraved with a repeating geometric and foliate pattern while the other bears the legend "Mizpah".

Mizpah jewellery was a token of good luck and historically given as a gift to (or from) a soldier leaving for war as a symbol of emotional attachment between sweethearts. It is also a Hebrew leaving salutation.

We have left the inside panels exactly as we found them with scraps of purple fabric; these can easily be replaced with your own photographs or keepsakes. One side contains an acetate, the other is glass. 

The chain in the photographs is not included. 

SIZE: Approximately 2.9cm (just over 1 inch wide) x 3.3cm, 4.3cm total drop.

WEIGHT: 12.4g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat gold back and front, glass, acetate.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found.

CONDITION: Overall the locket is in good antique condition with hinge and clasp in good working order and a nice secure closure. There is enamel loss in the Mizpah lettering and a little pitting in the gold surface on that side.

ERA: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Antique and vintage boxes photographed are for display only and are not included unless stated in the description.

Please be sure to examine all the photos carefully as they form part of the description, and do feel free to ask if you have any questions, we’re always happy to help where we can!