Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Keepsake Bar Brooch with Glazed Locket Compartment, circa 1870

An elegant Victorian bar brooch in 18ct yellow gold, dating to circa 1870, designed in a refined horizontal form with a strong sense of symmetry and balance.

Each end terminates in a ribbed, bulbous finial resembling fluted acorn or classical knop forms, connected by a slender cylindrical bar.

At the centre sits a raised circular medallion, richly ornamented with fine beading, rope-twist borders and delicate applied decoration, creating a textured, lace-like effect typical of mid-Victorian craftsmanship.

The gold has a warm, mellow tone with a soft, bloomed finish that enhances its antique character.

To the reverse, the brooch is fitted with a glazed compartment, allowing for the inclusion of a personal keepsake such as a lock of hair or miniature memento, reflecting the deeply sentimental nature of jewellery from this period, and it is secured with a traditional hinged pin and clasp fitting.

A wonderful addition to any fine antique jewellery collection.

Approximate length: 4.5cm

Product code: 224x0374