Art Nouveau Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915 Golden Wedding Gift Stratton powder compact The hallmarks are clearly visible

The hallmarks are clearly visible '202FI' & '800' silver

An ideal locket or an elegant watch fob

The curbs are hallmarked with the lion passant (sterling silver) stamp

Vanities were a particularly popular gift which were sent or brought home by the allied servicemen service in Iraq and elsewhere in Arabia

Then the most gorgeous green enamel tree set off by the vivid yellow enamel and above red enamel adorned with silver stars

Art Nouveau Solid Gold Locket Necklace 1915 Golden Wedding Gift Stratton powder compact The hallmarks are clearly visibleA delightful diamond shaped fully hallmarked gold locket which was assayed* (tested for gold purity*) at Glasgow Assay Office in 1915. The exterior case of this Art Nouveau portrait locket is embellished with ivy and acanthus leaves and a shield shaped cartouche. The shield motif conveys the desire to protect. Acanthus leaves symbolise everlasting life. Ivy leaves represent the strong bonds of friendship, marriage and family. The portrait compartments