Gold and enamel secret photo holder “Basile”

Description

Adorable 19th century photo holder pendant in 18k yellow gold featuring an interlacing pattern on each side of the medallion. The patterns on the front are reminiscent of foliage while those on the back are more refined and geometric. The background of this motif is decorated with terracotta-coloured enamel, a slight part of which is missing from the back of this charming piece. A classic piece of jewellery to hold a photo or reminder of a loved one.
Dimensions: 2.6cm long with bail, 2cm without. 1.5cm wide, 0.3cm thick.
Weight: 4.5g
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Photo lockets belong to the family of sentimental jewelry, dedicated to celebrating a loved one. Known in the United Kingdom as “Forget me not” and popularized by Queen Victoria, they contain a compartment to hold the photo of your loved one.