Victorian Horse Hoof Locket

Victorian Horse Hoof LocketHorse hoof jewellery, an elaboration on the often seen lucky horseshoe motif, is charming and bizarre in equal measure. This one's a locket with glass compartment at the top of the hoof, and a powder blue enamelled horseshoe underneath. It's crafted in pinchbeck with a high carat gold wash and dates from the 1870s. A woven lock of hair remains present behind the glass (we can have this removed prior to shipping if preferred). Era: Victorian, circa

tested as 9ct gold (antennae & inlay)

It's crafted in pique (moulded tortoise shell) with rose gold inlay and metal brooch fittings

the glass compartment in the middle home to a woven lock of hair

English import marks from 1977

It's crafted in 15ct yellow gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th century

it's an example of an infinite sequence with no true beginning

Condition: Good vintage condition

Antique moss agate signet ring dated 1901

and the centre folds out on a double hinge so it can be used to make a wax seal of either intaglio

or to deny a request

Zeus took a leaf out of his own father

It's crafted in 18 carat gold and dates from the early 19th century