Victorian 18k Gold Mussel Locket regency period and it opens to reveal

and it opens to reveal a charming pierced giardinetto (flower basket) scene

they're usually characterised by a gem-set drop at the bottom

pigs were easily raised on kitchen scraps - combine this with their relatively rapid rate of reproduction

A fabulous pair of pique drop earrings

Victorian 18k Gold Mussel Locket regency period and it opens to revealDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1880 Cool antique mussel locket dating from the late Victorian era. It opens up to reveal an egg shaped locket compartment complete with original glass fittings. Featuring incredibly realistic textured finished to the outer shell, it's crafted in 18 karat gold and dates from the 1880s. Offered with the 18k gold chain pictured MEASUREMENTS 2. 5 x 1. 8cm Chain: 19. 5 inches WEIGHT 9. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold