Georgian double guinea fob locket #sherborne DCA 109) toned

DCA 109) toned

Returning to Britain

Bright and lustrous

The Loddon Gazette records that Ensign Cook was appointed Lieutenant of the Loddon company of volunteer infantry on August 9th 1805

under Kassander

Georgian double guinea fob locket #sherborne DCA 109) tonedThis delightful item is made from 2 guineas dated 1798 and 1773. The ridge inside the case suggests that it was once glazed and used as a locket. Both guineas are hinged and fold out as pictured, allowing a view from both sides. It opens easily and clips closed securely. The jump ring has a period hallmark for 18ct gold (no date letter) and the assumption is that the rest of the mount is of a similar standard. The coins are 22ct. There is wear through