An early 20th century 9ct gold, black enamel and split pearl mourning locket for Mary Stobart Mann
The glazed oval locket, with black enamel and split pearl surrounds, with split pearl bow surmount and engraved, hinged reverse.
Engraving reads 'Mary Stobart Mann, 22nd Oct'r 1828, 1st May 1903'.
Maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co. Stamped 9ct.
Length 4.5cm. 8.4gm.
Mary Stobart married Deane Mann Esq. of Dunmoyle Lodge, county Tyrone, Lieutenant in the Royal Tyrone Fusiliers on the 23rd of January 1856 at the Parish Church, Handsworth.
Their honeymoon travel journal is held at the National Library of Ireland and comprises sixteen folios describing their travels around Belgium and France, making mention of Napoleon I and the Duke of Wellington.
Condition Report:
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Varied wear to the gilt finish.
Discolouration to the interior.
Split pearls show moderate wear and discolouration.
Please note if a lot is shown with a chain but the chain is not mentioned in the text then the chain is not sold with the lot.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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The glazed oval locket, with black enamel and split pearl surrounds, with split pearl bow surmount and engraved, hinged reverse.
Engraving reads 'Mary Stobart Mann, 22nd Oct'r 1828, 1st May 1903'.
Maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co. Stamped 9ct.
Length 4.5cm. 8.4gm.
Mary Stobart married Deane Mann Esq. of Dunmoyle Lodge, county Tyrone, Lieutenant in the Royal Tyrone Fusiliers on the 23rd of January 1856 at the Parish Church, Handsworth.
Their honeymoon travel journal is held at the National Library of Ireland and comprises sixteen folios describing their travels around Belgium and France, making mention of Napoleon I and the Duke of Wellington.
Condition Report:
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Varied wear to the gilt finish.
Discolouration to the interior.
Split pearls show moderate wear and discolouration.
Please note if a lot is shown with a chain but the chain is not mentioned in the text then the chain is not sold with the lot.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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Time, Location
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