Late Victorian 15k Gold Heart Padlock Charm nyx that can accommodate five individual

that can accommodate five individual rings

Width of bar: 2

some joker has scratched the word "Cartier" onto the back of the shaft

Some minimal wear to the glaze and paintwork consistent with the age of the piece

has long been associated with death and was often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era

Late Victorian 15k Gold Heart Padlock Charm nyx that can accommodate five individualDATE: Late Victorian, c. 1900 This lovely antique charm is modelled as a heart padlock. Modelled in 15k gold throughout with marks for Henry Griffith and Sons, Birmingham based goldsmiths established in 1850. The padlock mechanism can be used from the side of the heart, where a little catch open and closes, releasing the "shackle". Originally this would have been used a bracelet clasp, but we love it worn on a chain! MEASUREMENTS 1. 9 x 1. 1cm WEIGHT