Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire Russian Makers Mark to bail

Russian Makers Mark to bail

supposedly

Dance (Terpsichore)

With snakes for hair

It dates from the late Victorian era

Georgian Regency Acrostic REGARD Heart Locket white sapphire Russian Makers Mark to bailDATE: Regency Period, c. 1815 A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD. The goldwork to the front is exceptional, with applied oak leaf details to the centre, and intricate scrolls and granulation around the border. To the reverse is a heart shaped glass locket compartment. Modelled in 15k gold throughout. STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, and Diamond MEASUREMENTS