Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Enamel Lucky Horseshoe Locket whistle The inside of the band

The inside of the band is inscribed "A Lagdon 7 Dec 1721 ceta 60" with a WC maker's mark

Often portrayed in a state of ecstatic frenzy through a combination of dancing and wine

Boucheron began to work with gold and precious stones the same way he had worked with fabrics and in 1858

A few nibbles around the edge of the bloodstone

Victorian Turquoise & Pearl Enamel Lucky Horseshoe Locket whistle The inside of the bandDATE: Victorian, c. 1870 A stunning Victorian 14k gold locket, finished in duck egg blue enamel on the back and front. The front features a textured gold and black enamel horseshoe, with a small pearl that sits below. It's hinged down the left hand side and opens to reveal two locket compartments. Dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870 it remains in great condition. Horseshoes have long been associated with good luck, and has become popular