Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring The octagonal geometry is highlighted

The octagonal geometry is highlighted by a bold black enamel line and beautifully detailed edge

6 inches wide and is offered in great condition with minimal signs of wear

while the full length extends to 2

The reverse of the piece bears the Riker Brothers mark

Victorian Enamel Globe Locket 18k mourning ring The octagonal geometry is highlightedA rare and poetic piece of 19th century craftsmanship, this antique locket (circa 18501870) takes the form of a finely constructed copper orb, hand enameled in white and pink to represent the Earth in soft, abstracted topography. Both symbolic and sculptural, the orb twists open into two hemispheres, revealing a hidden compartmentsuggestive of secrets kept, journeys imagined, or keepsakes cherished. Whether worn as a personal talisman or collected as