Mid-Victorian Black Cross Double Locket etruscan revival From Bryant's The Chelsea Porcelian

From Bryant's The Chelsea Porcelian Toys (1925) p

the first letter of each gemstone spells out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD

and it dates from the latter half of the 19th Century - circa 1880

4cm diameter

and in the lower half they form crossed laurel branches

Mid-Victorian Black Cross Double Locket etruscan revival From Bryant's The Chelsea PorcelianDATE: Victorian, 1859 A cool antique double locket dating from 1859. It's hinged on both sides, meaning that both the front and back can open independently of one another quite an unusual feature. The front is intricately hand chased with a black enamel cross motif, while the back has carved with a banner and the year 1859. The names that were originally carved onto the banner have been erased who knows why? It's crafted in 15 karat gold, particularly