Antique Cameo Gold Locket Necklace

European, circa 1880, made for the Russian market. Height without bail – 30 mm (1 1/8 in.) The locket pendant is set with a finely carved Victorian shell cameo of Greco-Roman God Dionysus (Bacchus), represented as a handsome youth wearing a wreath of vine leaves and grapes. The gold back cover is engraved with an anchor – a symbol of Faith and Hope in Victorian era jewelry. The anchor is embellished with seven rose cut diamonds. The interior is fitted with a miniature gold picture frame. The locket is stamped with both 14K and Russian 56 zolotnik marks. The chain is Russian made and is marked with 56 zolotnik (14K) standard.