Victorian Pearl & Enamel Heart Locket gold charm most likely to be given

most likely to be given to a member of the Royal Irish Regiments fighting in the Second Boer War in South Africa

originating from the earlier work of the Chelsea factory - there is evidence to suggest that a collection of some 300 moulds was transferred from the Chelsea factory to the Derby factory in the second part of the 18th Century

It's a great look

it's been worn alongside another ring so there's a groove along one edge where the rings have rubbed

Dating from the mid-Victorian era

Victorian Pearl & Enamel Heart Locket gold charm most likely to be givenDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A sweet antique heart locket set with a single pearl and finished in red guilloch enamel. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890, with a ribbed gold surround. The pendant is modelled in 15 karat gold, and offered with a period 18k chain. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS Pendant: 14. 8 x 12. 0mm Wearable length: 19 inches WEIGHT 7. 3g MARKS Chain marked 18ct CONDITION Excellent