A jewelled 9ct gold and enamel locket, English, circa 1860
oval, the front applied with rose diamonds and rubies forming the initials 'B&C' below a ducal coronet, on black enamel ground, opening to reveal a hand-coloured photograph on paper of Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1823-1889) within a gold frame, suspension loop, unmarked
4.5cm., 1 5/8 in. high
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oval, the front applied with rose diamonds and rubies forming the initials 'B&C' below a ducal coronet, on black enamel ground, opening to reveal a hand-coloured photograph on paper of Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1823-1889) within a gold frame, suspension loop, unmarked
4.5cm., 1 5/8 in. high