Of oval form, the cover applied with the badge of the Order of the Star of India and crossed sword and sceptre, the centre of the star set with an old mine cut diamond, with enamel motto 'Heavens light our guide', the reverse with an applied monogram and inscription 'Reception of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales 1876', the bale marked 18, suspended from a red ribbon applied with the Prince of Wales's feathers motif, the interior of the locket with two glazed compartments one with a portrait of Edward VII
Estimate: | £2,000 - £3,000 |
Hammer price: | £2,000 |
Gross weight 53g
Measurements of locket including bale: 5.9cm x 3.5cm
The Prince of Wales's tour to the Indian Subcontinent was a widely reported as a successful trip of diplomacy. An exhibition of gifts presented to the future Edward VII during his tour was held at the Queen's Gallery in 2018. A selection of the items from the exhibition can be seen here: