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Victorian Father & Son Garter Mourning Locket

$2,400

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History sleuths, can you help me find out more about this father & son? Someone who loved them commissioned this memorial locket, and I'm sure there's a story here. The engraving says "Thomas Salter JPFLS FRCS died at Poole. Febr[y] 20th 1856 aged 70" and "John Morgan Salter BAMRCS Surgeon to HMS "Prince" died at Balaklava Nov[r] 14th 1854 aged 22". The circular belt motif symbolized everlasting love, and braided hair preserves their memories forever.

  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), black enamel, glass lenses, hairwork, new 14k gold chain

  • Age

    c. 1860

  • Condition

    Very good - minor loss to the enamel

  • Size

    1 1/4" length including the bale, 3/4" width, 18" chain

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

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