Antique Art Nouveau 15ct Yellow Gold Blue Enamel, Turquoise, ‘Pansy’ Opening Locket

Please note, boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated. A highly symbolic and beautiful Art Nouveau locket/pendant dating to the late Victorian era circa 1890-1900. The Victorians were known for expressing their sentiments through the language of flowers, and the ‘Pansy’ - (from the French ‘pensée’ translated as ‘thought’) - represented sentiments of loyalty, fond memories and loving thoughts. Blue Pansies are believed to embody honesty and loyalty. Crafted from 15ct yellow gold and designed as an opening locket with deep royal blue enamel forming three petals of the Pansy, and two in a beautiful textured gold, with the centre highlighted by a small Turquoise cabochon. To the rear we find a glazed opening locket compartment to hold a photo or treasured moment if desired. Utterly romantic, oozing Art Nouveau sentimentality, this charming piece is a must for the collector. STONES Turquoise cabochon MEASUREMENTS Drop with jump ring - 2.5cm Pendant without top ring - 1.9cm x 1.7cm WEIGHT 2.10 Grams MARKS None Tested as 15ct gold CONDITION Good antique condition. Rear glass appears to be original, shows minuscule only chips in one area and scratches throughout, but is clear and still see through. Locket opens and closes securely. An original? Red fabric matting is in place. Enamel is is good condition, all present, slight loss of glaze to one small area top right Pansy leaf, this is top glaze only not the actual enamel, hard to see, noting for accuracy. A beautiful piece overall.