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Member Since: November 2007 Posts: 516 Send Message	Julia	Report	24 May 2011 12:53
	Hi all, many years ago I inherited a locket from my great grandmother, the locket has in it a photo of a man, a four leaf clover and a lock of hair. I don't know how old the locket is or who the photo is of. do you think a jeweller would be able to date it for me and also i was wondering whether they may be able take it apart just in case there is something on the back of the photo. Obviously I really dont want it to be damaged!! Has anyone else done anything like this?? Thanks Julia (in Cambs)
	Researching: Rogers, Angus, Royston, Strickland, Nayler, Mountain,
Member Since: October 2008 Posts: 50 Send Message	Donna17	Report	24 May 2011 13:11
	What is the locket made of? If it has a hallmark, I think that should tell you the date it was made. If you can't read it or need some help interpreting it (I think it is a letter) a jeweller should be able to do that easily. Donna
	Researching: Rowland, Hone, in Stratford (West Ham) and Essex
Member Since: November 2007 Posts: 516 Send Message	Julia	Report	24 May 2011 13:14
	Thanks Donna, i think that it is probably gold plated as its not very heavy for the size of it!! I may be wrong though!! i will have a look when I get home Thanks Julia
	Researching: Rogers, Angus, Royston, Strickland, Nayler, Mountain,