Antique Gold Dove Pendant With Heart Vinaigrette.
 
Modelled in 9 carat gold as a dove, her wings outstretched, she holds a matching heart locket in her beak, hung from a micro gold chain.
The birds feathers are engraved using the bright cut method of engraving which enables the gold to catch and refract light.
She has a red paste eye.
The textured heart locket hinges open from the top and you can see inside thaqt the entire thing is pierced with holes.
I can only assume that this is so you can add a scented cloth, but you can also add a lock of your dog's hair or your child's first tooth etc.
 
The pendant is also shown in my pics on a 9 carat two col chain which weighs 3.9g and is 17" long, and can be purchased with the dove for an extra £300 - just ask!
 
English circa 1880
measures - 46mm wing to wing, 40mm jump ring to end of heart
heart measures - 12mm x 11mm
weighs - 4.9g
9 carat
Excellent condition