We imagine this locket is dedicated to a fiancee who died before the pair got to do the marriage "thing". The reverse side is enameled in the same way, but the gold letters on black enamel say "John Bagot Di[e]d 5 June 1753 AG[E]D 53". Hopefully the lover left behind didn't have to wait too long to join her lover (CARNALLY!) in heaven. A truly unique object.
Above Our Union Will Be Consummated/John Bagot Di[e]d 5 June 1753 AG[E]D 53
MATERIALS: 18k gold (tests), black enamel, rock crystal lenses, new 14k gold chain
AGE: Dedicated 5 June 1753
CONDITION: Very good - locket would have held hair which was removed at some point in time; enamel has been touched up in places and has obscured the first "m" in "consummated"
SIZE: 1 1/8" length including the bale, 1" width, 18" chain