Victorian Ivy Leaf "Mother & Father" Locket ancient The cut falls into the

The cut falls into the "brilliant" category (as opposed to rose

It was made some time around the 1880s

A cool vintage rollagas lighter by Dunhill

wear commensurate with age

Clear English hallmarks present on the inner band indicate it's modelled in 18 karat gold

Victorian Ivy Leaf "Mother & Father" Locket ancient The cut falls into theDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Charming antique oval locket with ivy leaf motif borders around a central (flaming?) heart. It's double fronted, with the two hearts engraved with "My Mother" and "My Father". The Victorians created a secret "language of flowers" whereby different flowers and plants were infused with symbolic meaning. Ivy, in this instance, signified "I cling to thee" affection, friendship, fidelity particularly poignant given the dual