Secret photo locket in rose gold “Adeline”

Description

Sublime 19th century photo locket in 18-carat rose gold with a crest shape, decorated with fine carvings and arabesque motifs on the front while the back is decorated with pointed motifs. A piece of remarkable workmanship with many delicate details.
Length: 3.5cm with bail, 3cm without.
Width: 1.8cm
Thickness: 0.7cm
Weight: 3.74g
Eagle hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: photo medallions 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 the loved one. The forget-me-not or pansy, called “Forget-me-not” in English, is associated with this jewel, in the form of an engraving as here or by inserting a dried flower inside the medallion.