A beautiful antique French reliquary locket dating to the Napoleon III era, circa 1850–1880. Its elegant oval form is framed with richly detailed scrollwork, while the front features a striking sterling silver design embellished with delicate seed pearl accents.The locket opens to reveal a small concealed compartment, traditionally intended to hold a sacred relic or deeply personal keepsake. Decorative embossed metalwork inside the hinged cover adds another lovely element of craftsmanship. Full of history and symbolism, this is a wonderfully distinctive piece of 19th-century French jewellery. The locket is crafted in rolled gold, and its clasp and hinge are in perfect working order. 
Sold with a modern gold vermeil over silver chain for immediate wearability. 
Sourced in France and curated by Vivienne Birt for Chateau Love, this pendant embodies the timeless sophistication and meticulous artistry that defines our carefully selected chateau-worthy collection of luxurious antique and vintage jewelry. 
 
AGE: 
1850 - 1880
 
MATERIALS: 
Rolled Gold, Silver, Seed Pearls
 
CONDITION: 
Very good — surface wear commensurate with age and use. As with all vintage jewellery, this piece may display gentle signs of age and wear consistent with its history. These are part of its unique character and charm.
SIZE: 
Length: 3.5 cm without bale
Width: 1.75 cm 
 
WEIGHT: 
4.9 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying extra attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Each jewelry piece is carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet or leatherette gift presentation box. Antique boxes in promotional photos are for illustrative purposes only.