A timeless classic, this antique heart padlock is such a versatile piece to add to your jewellery box. Often used as clasps for charm bracelets, these padlocks can also be added onto chains and worn as a pendant and you can even add charms to them and use them as charm holders too!
What we love about this padlock in particular is that it's been hand engraved to the front and reads 'Remembrance Oct. 7th 1916'.
The padlock is made of 9ct gold which has a lovely soft pink tone to it. It has an old British mark for 9ct gold to the back, '9CT'. It also has the maker's mark 'CH' too. As well as the hand engraving to the front, the front also has lovely faux screw and keyhole detailing. The lever opens by pulling upwards and closes with a click so it is nice and secure when worn.
The padlock measures approx 20.5mm tall by approx 13.8mm wide by approx 3mm deep and weighs approx 1.9g.
Condition - The padlock is in good antique condition but does show signs of age and wear. There is surface wear to the gold throughout. The top two sides of the heart (where the lever goes into the hear on each side, are a little dented. The padlock closes with a click and stays closed when worn. Please see photos.
*Please note the antique box and chain pictured are not included in the sale but the padlock will be shipped in a new presentation box and pouch.*
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Antique 9ct gold opening heart padlock hand engraved 'Oct 7th 1916'
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