Victorian Engraved Heart Padlock Locket clip on earrings London 1961

London 1961

and opens to reveal a colourised photograph and locket of hair

arms and silver settings that have blackened over the years - an effect that contrasts wonderfully with the icy white diamonds

it's made of deep purple coloured glass

Modelled in 9 karat gold with English hallmarks for London

Victorian Engraved Heart Padlock Locket clip on earrings London 1961DATE: Victorian, c. 1870 An intricately engraved gold heart padlock locket dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. One side features a keyhole and foliate motifs, the other ivy leaves and two hearts. It has two hinges, allowing both front and back to open, with space in the middle for a photograph or other small memento. MEASUREMENTS 2. 6 x 2. 1cm WEIGHT 6. 1g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Good, one side doesn't click in