Goldfields Locket/Brooch in 15ct Gold, Circa 1875
A goldfields photo locket/brooch, of oval design, having a glazed panel to front and reverse, within a foliate and acorn border, in 15ct gold, circa 1875.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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brooches, design or type
- mourning and photographic 363
- photo 74
- portrait and locket 538
- brooches, floral design - floral design, gold mounted 914
- miners / mining / goldfields - jewellery, other 143
