Unusual Edwardian Gold Family Locket 1902 harlequin 79 carat natural Ceylon Sapphire

79 carat natural Ceylon Sapphire (no heat)

This example is modelled in 22 karat gold

Sardonyx – 11

The pendant is modelled as two swallows in flight

One or two stones may have been replaced

Unusual Edwardian Gold Family Locket 1902 harlequin 79 carat natural Ceylon SapphireDATE: Edwardian, 1902 This antique oval locket has more to it than initially meets the eye Known as a family locket, it has space inside for four photographs, instead of the usual one or two. Hinged at the bottom, it opens up to reveal the glass compartments, which themselves are also hinged to fold out. On the front is the engraving "22nd February 1902" and to the back "Nurse From Christie, Faith, Philip" presumable a gift from three grown up