Vintage Sterling Silver Locket & Chain, 1977, Engraved Floral Oval

A vintage sterling silver oval locket, fully hallmarked on the reverse for Birmingham 1977. The front face features a crisp, hand-engraved floral and foliate motif, while the reverse is left smooth, clearly displaying the struck hallmarks. It is suspended from a substantial sterling silver belcher chain, with the clasp stamped '925' to confirm its solid silver purity, ready to be worn immediately.

Inside, the locket opens to reveal two internal compartments. Both sides retain their bright blue linings alongside the protective inner metal frames, ready to hold your photographs securely in place. The hinge is sound and secure, making it a highly practical and wearable piece of late 20th-century jewellery.

DETAILS

🌿 Item: Oval photo locket and belcher chain

🌿 Material: Solid Sterling Silver (chain clasp stamped '925')

🌿 Hallmarks: Maker 'JS' for Joseph Smith & Sons (Birmingham) Ltd, Birmingham anchor, lion passant (sterling), date letter 'C' for 1977

🌿 Locket dimensions: 34 mm tall (excluding the top ring) x 27 mm wide

🌿 Chain length: 20 inches

CONDITION

🌿 Good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and light wear consistent with age.

🌿 The front engraving remains clear and well-defined.

🌿 Both inner frames and blue inserts are present.

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