Victorian 18k Gold "AEI" Oval Locket mourning jewellery An extraordinary French Art Deco

An extraordinary French Art Deco masterpiece

it comes complete with the original ornate barrel clasp

with beautiful enamelling that depicts playing cards - including the King and Queen of Spades - on a green background

fully original and right out of a jewellery book

often with the inscription Gold gab ich für Eisen (I gave gold for iron)

Victorian 18k Gold "AEI" Oval Locket mourning jewellery An extraordinary French Art DecoDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An especially lovely antique AEI locket, each letter studded with gemstones: ruby, diamond, and emerald. A classic oval shape, and complete with the original bail, the piece is modelled in rich 18 karat gold throughout. AEI was a popular Victorian sentiment, the letters standing for Amity, Eternity and Infinity representing everlasting love, even after death. This locket dates from circa 1870, opens to reveal two old