circa 1870

A striking antique 14K yellow matte gold locket pendant is decorated with a superbly detailed hand-engraved three dimensional scene: two birds perched upon a nest holding three eggs (pearl), tree branches in background.

The interior of the locket is fitted with two miniature glazed picture frames.

Marked on the bail with Austro-Hungarian 1868-1872 import mark.

Total length with bail 54 mm (2 1/8 in.)

Width 32 mm (1 1/4 in.)

Weight 15.57 grams

sold without chain