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Queen Victoria's 1896 Locket Expected to Fetch $3,360 at Auction

4/10/2026

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A gold locket gifted by Queen Victoria to Princess Helena Victoria in 1896 is expected to fetch about $3,360.64 at Sloane Street Auctions, featuring a cushion-cut diamond and an inscription to "Thora" from her godmother.
The locket is being sold by Sloane Street Auctions along with letters, preserving its provenance.
Daniel Hunt, CEO of Sloane Street Auctions, called the piece historically significant and expressed pride in London's auction tradition.

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A gold locket gifted by Queen Victoria to Princess Helena Victoria in 1896 is expected to fetch about $3,360.64 at Sloane Street Auctions, featuring a cushion-cut diamond and an inscription to "Thora" from her godmother.
The locket is being sold by Sloane Street Auctions along with letters, preserving its provenance.
Daniel Hunt, CEO of Sloane Street Auctions, called the piece historically significant and expressed pride in London's auction tradition.