With an ornate silver collar necklace measuring approx. 1 inch wide, measuring approx. 19 inches long. A spring ring allows it to be worn at 17 3/4 inch. Suspending a locket measuring 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 inch. It is embellished with cranes and butterflies. The chain and locket are fashioned in silver. Circa 1880.
This locket in designed in the Aesthetic style takes its influence from Asian art and design. The butterflies symbolize transformation of rebirth. The cranes represent longevity, happiness, and good fortune.