Antique Victorian Oval Locket, 24k Gold Plated, Engraved Cross Pendant, Photo Locket with Removable Glass, 1880s Keepsake

A quietly beautiful Victorian keepsake, this oval locket, gold plated with 24k gold over a base metal, carries a finely engraved cross set among scrolling foliate lines, framed by a delicate beaded and lace-edge border. Crafted in the 1880s, it opens to reveal an original flat glass, removable, ready to hold a treasured photograph. Its compact size and unblemished engraving make it a lovely everyday antique, equally suited to sentimental wear or a cherished addition to a locket collection.

Type: Photo locket, double-sided, oval Period: Victorian, circa 1880s Material: 24k gold plated over base metal, not solid gold Dimensions: 27 x 18 x 5.6 mm (1.06 x 0.71 x 0.22 in), bail included Origin: Europe Condition: Excellent, crisp engraving, no visible plating wear, original flat glass present and removable

The front is hand engraved with a Latin cross rising from delicate scrollwork, framed by a beaded rim and a fine lace-pattern border, a hallmark of the engraving style favored in the 1880s. Inside, the original flat glass is easily lifted out to place or change a photograph, exactly as designed. The 24k gold plating shows no thinning or wear, and every line of the engraving remains sharp.

Wear it close to the heart on a chain or fob, or keep it as a tabletop keepsake for cherished photographs. It suits both everyday sentimental wear and special occasions.

Perfect for collectors of Victorian jewelry, lovers of antique lockets, and anyone seeking a meaningful, photo-ready keepsake gift.

This locket combines genuine period craftsmanship with a rare intact detail, its original flat glass, still present and removable. Its compact elegance and untouched engraving make it a piece you'll want to wear, not just display.

Whether you're drawn to Victorian gold plated lockets, antique engraved cross pendants, or oval photo lockets with original glass, this 1880s keepsake brings authentic period charm to any jewelry collection.

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