Victorian Lion & Shield Locket cat's eye The two swallows are set

The two swallows are set with tiny seed pearls

Very good antique condition

This larger scale pendant is fashioned from a sterling silver and single piece of carnelian agate

as well as hand-chased ivy leaves (sentiment: I Cling To Thee) and silver pommel embellishment

or "I rise again with valour"

Victorian Lion & Shield Locket cat's eye The two swallows are setDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An elegant Victorian seal locket dating from the 1870s. The main body is shield shaped, and features a carnelian agate to the front, and a bloodstone to the back, with a crouching lion holding a ball under its paw on top. It opens to reveal two glass locket compartments within. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with fine hand chased detailing and an applied ropework border. STONES Carnelian & Bloodstone MEASUREMENTS