English Edwardian Hallmarked Solid Gold Mourning Locket 1910 Initials H / J C / H C / I C vintage sterling silver lucky charms The makers applied a layer

The makers applied a layer of transparent enamel during the manufacturing process and so this item will retain its pleasing appearance

The base is decorated with stylish guilloche engraving

a pencil holder and the original writing surface which has the following written on it -

This high quality accessory is fitted with a sifter and so it can be used with loose face powder or kept as a treasured collectible

The lid is signed 'VANIPACT DE FLEURY' in embossed letters

English Edwardian Hallmarked Solid Gold Mourning Locket 1910 Initials H / J C / H C / I C vintage sterling silver lucky charms The makers applied a layerAn elegant English Edwardian fully hallmarked solid gold mourning locket which was tested for gold purity at Birmingham Assay Office in 1910. Stylish engine turned designs grace both sides of the locket. The front is decorated with a shield cartouche which contains letters which are so ornate that they are open for interpretation. As you can see the inscription could read as H, H C, I C, J C. The shield cartouche symbolises the desire of the donor to