VINTAGE 9CT GOLD MINIATURE MOURNING LOCKET FOR CHILD

Here is a small

9ct gold engraved mourning locket, complete with a woven locket of hair encased inside

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Wearing Mourning lockets became a custom for the wealthy in the 19th century and would often have a lock of the deceased's hair.

I can only assume that this would have been for a child or baby as it is so small.

It measures just about 1/2" across.

The front is nicely engraved with the back also nicely decorated.

Although this is not marked 9ct this tests as 9ct gold on a Tri-electronics gold testing machine.

There is a slight hole in the ring at the top of the locket but this could easily be repaired by a jeweller.

Final sale price £4:99