Safe & Lucky : Early Australian Edwardian Era Shield Shaped Locket with Lucky Horseshoe Motif in 9ct Gold By Thompson and Graham

Bring on the luck and banish the bad vibes with this striking early Australian double locket by Thompson and Graham of Melbourne, who traded from 1914 – 1919. The overall shape of locket is that of a shield for protection, embellished with a lucky horseshoe that is studded with seed pearls and garnet topped doublets imitating rubies. There’s room inside for two small photographs. Thompson and Graham were a partnership and members of the Manufacturing Jewellers Association of Victoria, with a premises on Bourke Street in Melbourne. Their makers mark was a balance, it was used in conjunction with the M.J.A. of Victoria stamps – in this case a 9 for 9ct gold and a wheat sheaf. Manufacture:  Modeled in 9ct gold with a bloomed finish, this locket is stamped with the Manufacturing Jewellers Association of Victoria marks and ‘balance’ makers mark for Thompson & Graham. The gold fineness has been verified by XRF test. The locket is hinged at one side and suspended from a rod of gold with fluted finials. The front panel of the locket was originally ‘bloomed’, but much of this high carat gold matte finish has worn away, there is a pleasing halo of bloom surrounding the raised horseshoe motif. The horseshoe is studded with five gems – two half seed pearls and three pink garnet topped doublets imitating rubies. The locket opens smoothly and closes securely. The locket measures 32.36mm (not including the bail) x 19.71mm x 7.26mm. Weighs 4.89 grams. Condition:  Excellent antique condition with no faults to note. Ready for immediate wear. **please note the chain pictured is not included, it can be found here.