Antique Victorian Gold Heart Pendant Locket Circa 1900 Forget Me Not
This beautiful Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold heart locket is Circa 1900.
Set with lovely engraved workmanship from the Victorian period.
Forget me nots can be seen on the front of the locket.
Forget me not, O Lord! is what a poor German knight shouted as he fell into a river. He and his lady were picking flowers by the side of the river at the time when the poor knight suddenly fell in and sank to the bottom.
Upon his cries to the Lord, he threw the blue posy of flowers to his loved one. Hence, the concept of remembrance, eternal love and faithfulness grow from this.
A lovely polished shield can be seen on the reverse to add your own initials too.
This locket will hold two images photographs.
Steeped in history.
Looks beautiful when worn on a chain.
The locket weighs 3.2 grams.
It measures 25mm across x 30mm down.
Excellent condition all round.
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