Mid-Victorian Gold Book Locket glass triggering a power struggle between

triggering a power struggle between factions of parliament under the conservative William Pitt the Younger and the reform-minded Charles James Fox

A cool antique mussel locket dating from the late Victorian era

An inscription to the inner band (partially rubbed) reads: "Thomas Luc- ob Feb 24th ---- aet 24"

7cm across

it's simple and elegant - dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

Mid-Victorian Gold Book Locket glass triggering a power struggle betweenDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A sweet antique book locket dating from the mid 19th Century, circa 1860. It's crafted in 9 karat gold, with hand chased leaf motifs to the front and back, and opens to reveal a single glass locket compartment within. MEASUREMENTS 2. 5 x 1. 8cm WEIGHT 3. 5g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good