Victorian Hand Carved Shell Left Cameo Gilded Locket Necklace

Victorian hand Carved Shell Cameo Gilded hair or photo Locket Necklace.  Gorgeous gilded gold brass locket necklace with a prong set hand carved shell left facing cameo. Amazing condition. Locket opens from the back with only one side capable of holding something, indicating a hair locket most likely, but a photo would fit also.  

chain: 24”

locket: 1 3/4 L x 1 3/8 W