Arts & Crafts Silver Openwork Locket cartier An original target ring of

An original target ring of this era - and in such good condition - is a rare and beautiful thing indeed

The manual wind mechanical movement has just been serviced

with green leaves and yellow centres - the level of detail is superb

and (presumably as a direct response to its Pagan connotations) the Catholic church associated the white blossoms with chastity and the Virgin Mary

Arts & Crafts Silver Openwork Locket cartier An original target ring ofDATE: Arts & Crafts, 1900 Beautiful antique Arts & Crafts pendant crafted in sterling silver. The openworked front and back depict the same scene: a fairy pixie like creature with foliate collar holding up a lily in one hand and surrounded by a border of leaves, vines, and poppy buds. The front is hinged at the top, and slides aside to reveal a central locket compartment probably originally home to a small round mirror compact. MEASUREMENTS 3. 0 x 2.