Late Victorian Oval Locket, Gold-Filled, Crescent Moon Seed Pearls

Add a stunning piece of late-Victorian history to your collection. This beautiful oval locket features a built-in pin back, allowing it to be worn as a brooch. The front showcases an exquisite celestial theme, featuring a classic crescent moon inset with a curved row of seed pearls next to delicate floral and star-like hand engravings.
Opening the locket reveals an intact dual photo compartment frame. The interior back is stamped with the highly collectible Canadian maker's mark "H. & A. S" (H. & A. Saunders, Toronto) enclosed within their signature 6-petaled flower trademark.
• Era: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian (c. 1896–1915)
• Maker: H. & A. Saunders (Toronto, Canada)
• Markings: Trademark stamp with internal pattern numbers 2 and 31
• Hardware: Period-correct extended pin stem with a classic open C-clasp
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with minor, authentic age-related patina on the gold-filled finish. The hinge opens smoothly and closes securely with a firm click.