Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided It was made in silver

It was made in silver and niello and has been acid tested

it also has a makers mark ‘B

2 mm north to south and 12 mm across and weighs about 9

seed pearls

Antique Victorian 'Regard' Locket in Sterling Silver, c. 1880 double sided It was made in silverThe opening of trade relations with Japan in 1853 had a heavy influence on Victorian jewelry. Fashion and accessories brought back from travelers led to imitations and artistic influences during the Grand Period (1861 1885). This increased exposure to Japanese craftsmanship gave way to this Japonaise style which was incorporated into all aspects of art, fashion, architecture, and design with stylized fans, cattail weeds, dragons, insects, bamboo, etc.