Antique Art Nouveau Solid Gold Locket On 18 Inch 9ct Gold Necklace refillable compact mirror The lid of this minaudiere

The lid of this minaudiere is made up of strips of satinised metal woven together to form a basket weave design

An immaculate pouch is included with this vanity

There is also a sprung lipstick holder

The whole vintage compact is decorated with the famed Kigu jewellers' gilt finish

Antique Art Nouveau Solid Gold Locket On 18 Inch 9ct Gold Necklace refillable compact mirror The lid of this minaudiereSuch a gorgeous Art Nouveau locket! This highly ornate solid gold mourning keepsake locket was crafted by the well known goldsmith Henry Matthews. This antique locket was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Birmingham Assay Office in 1917. The anterior surface features a shield shaped cartouche. The shield motif conveys the desire to protect. Both sides are embellished florid acanthus leaves and forget me not flowers. Acanthus leaves symbolise the