Victorian Era Niello LocketVictorian era niello locket with intricate details. An unusual shield shape reminiscent of a horseshoe depicts a royal rampant lion with a fleur de lis pattern on the verso. Additional minuscule fleur de lis wrap around the bale. Neillo is a process similar to enameling where a black alloy is inlayed into the silver. It opens to reveal two glass glazed compartments for photographs or keepsakes. Continental European. Circa 1890. Measures 1. 75" in full