Victorian Pearl & Enamel Heart Locket gold charm originating from the earlier work

originating from the earlier work of the Chelsea factory - there is evidence to suggest that a collection of some 300 moulds was transferred from the Chelsea factory to the Derby factory in the second part of the 18th Century

5cm diameter

it's been worn alongside another ring so there's a groove along one edge where the rings have rubbed

most likely to be given to a member of the Royal Irish Regiments fighting in the Second Boer War in South Africa

It's a great look

Victorian Pearl & Enamel Heart Locket gold charm originating from the earlier workDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A sweet antique heart locket set with a single pearl and finished in red guilloch enamel. It dates from the late 19th Century, circa 1890, with a ribbed gold surround. The pendant is modelled in 15 karat gold, and offered with a period 18k chain. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS Pendant: 14. 8 x 12. 0mm Wearable length: 19 inches WEIGHT 7. 3g MARKS Chain marked 18ct CONDITION Excellent