£950
A VICTORIAN TOOTH & HAIR MOURNING LOCKET
in yellow metal with black champleve enamel decoration to the case. Inside the locket is an inscription ' My only child born 1st October 1831, died 9th March 1857 at Bushire Persia. Lieut. 78th Highlanders' with a lock of hair. The outer case is set with a yellow metal mounted baby tooth, under glazed panel. Dimensions with bail, 4.6cm x 2.6cm
Some small looses to the enamel, none full thickness. Where the tooth is is a bit dusty inside.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
