Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm i love you The clasp is particularly charming

The clasp is particularly charming

The Bates were a well known and respected family from the north east of England

I'm guessing the unfortunate etymology is tied into a particular brand of Victorian racism that marked the entire Roma ethnic group as criminals/wrong-uns

Nine of the webs form the main body of the necklace

with a diamond centre

Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm i love you The clasp is particularly charmingDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A fantastic miniature Georgian charm in the shape of a purse. It's crafted in 18k gold and opens to reveal a small locket compartment. Both the front and the back are finished in fine enamel work, with a portrait on one side and flowers on the other. When viewed through a loupe the details are so fine. Beautifully crafted in France, circa 1750. Antique jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of