Georgian Enamelled Urn Locket bulgari and foliate designs

and foliate designs

A sweet antique heart padlock featuring beautifully hand-chased goldwork to the front face

It was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames

circa 1870

On the front is the engraving "22nd February 1902" and to the back "Nurse - From Christie

Georgian Enamelled Urn Locket bulgari and foliate designsDATE: Georgian, c. 1810 A beautiful Georgian urn locket dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1810. It's finished in fine coloured enamel (blue, green, and white) and modelled in 15 karat yellow gold. There's a hinged glass compartment to the back which opens to allow storage of a small memento or keepsake given the Georgians' mourning habits this would likely have been an intricately woven lock of hair. MEASUREMENTS 2. 2 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 1. 8g