Victorian 18k Gold Gargoyle Charm victorian locket French control marks (eagle head

French control marks (eagle head

The inside of the band is inscribed "A Lagdon 7 Dec 1721 ceta 60" with a WC maker's mark

They're mounted in elaborate and finely worked claw mounts

London hallmarks date it to the year 1873

Modern scholars tend to agree that she took her name from the city (as opposed to the other way round

Victorian 18k Gold Gargoyle Charm victorian locket French control marks (eagle headDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An unusual antique gargoyle charm dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. It's crafted in 18k solid gold and features two rose cut diamonds coming out of it's mouth, on each side. Wear this as your personal protector from bad luck and evil sprits. Gargoyles were originally designed in 13th century French architecture, for the disposing of water. Typically, a trough was cut into the back of the gargoyle and the rainwater