Victorian "Language of Flowers" Book Locket Charm bimetal A remarkable Art Deco period

A remarkable Art Deco period silver bangle comprising five panels of Egyptian hieroglyphics

The opals are gorgeous

Although somewhat worn

French 18k gold marks

with grape bunches and leaved variously arranged around the face

Victorian "Language of Flowers" Book Locket Charm bimetal A remarkable Art Deco periodDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Victorian jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of Flowers", whereby each flower or plant represented some romantic or emotional sentiment In this case, two roses in bloom placed with two buds. According to Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers book, this means "secrecy". This book locket, blank on the inside, which makes quite a nice sentiment. Maybe given to a secret lover as the flowers represent