A charming antique silver locket in the unusual form of a tortoise!

The tortoise features a wonderful turquoise studded shell with little pearl feet, tail and head. The base of the tortoise has a locket back with a frame that pops out.

The tortoise features Russian hallmarks including the makers mark E.S. The piece dates to the early 20th Century.

The locket is in good antique condition.

Width - 2.5 cm
Length - 4 cm
Weight - 9.2 grams

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