Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
BE2005.4.100.1 |
Object Name |
Locket |
Title |
Egerton Sayers |
Other Name |
Locket/Brooch |
Description |
A round metal and enamel brooch/locket with a black and white photograph of Egerton Sayers as a young boy. The brooch measures 3 cm in diameter and has a 3mm border, braided design with alternating strips of gold, white enamel and blue enamel. The clasp is missing from the back of the brooch, only a hook remains. |
Year Range from |
1895 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-3 L-3 cm |
History |
Locket belonged to Kate Sayers the mother of Egerton. Kate and Charles had originally lived in New York during the 1890s but later moved to the Clarkson area of Mississauga after Charles death in 1904. Egerton Sayers (1890-1918) was the second son of Kate and Charles Sayers and was the brother in law to Annie Harris Sayers. He served in World War I but was killed in action 21 June 1918. Egerton Sayers is buried in Bellacourt Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Ref: Veterans Affairs Canada, "Canada and the Great War, 1914-1918" (Veterans Affairs: Ottawa, 1998) Kent jewellers, the maker of this locket, were active in Toronto from 1867 until around 1900 and operated a store on Yonge Street. Along with importing diamonds and precious stones they also sold watches, clocks and a wide variety of metal and fine wedding gifts. |
People |
Sayers, Kate Sayers, Egerton |