Sleek Antique Gold Back & Front Locket belt

Sleek Antique Gold Back & Front Locket beltLockets have been around in some form or another for hundreds of years. They emerged from jewels that might be more accurately described as vessels meant to hold perfumes or tinctures or herbs. The locket as a holder of keepsakes portraits (photographic or earlier), hair, and the like rose in popularity in the 19th century and has been particularly popular during wartimes ever since, as a way to hold close to you those who are physically far. This

1940s carved agate cameo crafted in the style of late Victorian pieces

loss of width in back of band from past resizing and alterations

inside diameters 2 1/2" by 2 1/8"

maker's mark WHC• 20

A dogclip at one end and a bolt ring at the other means it's easy to add individual pendants or charms

with clasp ring currently at approximately 6

Crafted by renowned Canadian jewellers Birks-Ellis (now Birks)

There was so much to love about the phone

A sweet little gold piano

of the protection of a relationship while the parties are separated

it wasn't uncommon for a lady to carry a whistle for her protection

maker's mark G