Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Locket & Collar Necklace antique yellow and green enamel

yellow and green enamel

similar to his Greek equivalent Hermes

Samuel Haynes describes the era as a “leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote

It is believed that when someone is envious of you

also Ralph (1764-1813) was High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1812 and later Deputy Lieutenant

Victorian "Language of Flowers" Silver Locket & Collar Necklace antique yellow and green enamelDATE: Victorian, c. 1876 An exquisite antique silver locket and collar, this one's quite a special example with English hallmarks for Birmingham, 1876. The locket features applied yellow and rose gold floral and foliate details, along with beautifully hand chased detailing to complete. Surrounding the locket are small silver pommels, and it opens t reveal two fabric insets ready for your own mementos. This gorgeous locket hangs from a perfectly