Bidspirit auction | Victorian Yellow Gold Tone Shield

Victorian Yellow Gold Tone Shield Shaped Miniature Hinged Locket Pendant - A miniature hinged locket pendant of shield-shaped form, constructed from yellow gold-toned metal. The front cover features an engraved floral and foliate spray set with three small circular cabochons, consisting of one white seed pearl and two blue stones, possibly sapphires or blue glass. The interior is lined with a red ribbed textile material, a feature typical of late 19th-century stamp lockets or beauty patch boxes. The piece is fitted with a top-mounted hinge and is suspended from a simple split-ring bale. No maker's marks or metal purity hallmarks are present on the visible surfaces. Body height: 0.5 inches (13 mm) Total length including bale: 0.75 inches (19 mm).