Antique Victorian Floral Locket Pendant

A beautiful Victorian round locket pendant, dating to the late 19th century. The front features an elegant engraved floral and foliate design, accented with a cluster and curved row of small faceted old paste stones, adding subtle sparkle. The reverse is engraved with a decorative monogram, giving the piece a personal, sentimental character.

The locket opens on a hinge to reveal its original interior compartments, designed to hold photographs. The inside is stamped “W & H Co” and “Gold Shell,” indicating manufacture by the Wightman & Hough Company. Measuring approximately 3cm diameter.

Details:
Maker: W & H Co (Wightman & Hough)
Material: Gold shell (gold-filled)
Stones: Blue faceted stones (likely paste or glass)
Era: Victorian, circa 1890–1900
Form: Round hinged locket pendant
Decoration: Engraved floral motif and monogram reverse