Late Victorian Seed Pearl & Enamel "F" Heart Mourning Locket

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Dating to the end of the 19th century, this gold puffy heart is an unusual mourning piece. The letter "F" rendered in seed pearls and enamel adorns the front, the back side holds a hair locket and is engraved, In memory of K.F.B. 1896".

MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), seed pearls, enamel, glass lens, plaited hair, new 14k gold chain

AGE: dedicated in 1896

CONDITION: Very good

SIZE: 7/8" length including the bale, 5/8" width