Antique Victorian Heart Clasp - 9ct
A classic Victorian gold heart padlock clasp. These were used mostly for bracelets but could also be used with necklaces. Today, they are often worn as charms or in their original function. In Victorian jewelry symbolism, padlocks represented the unbreakable bonds of love. This padlock is stamped with the English 9ct mark and was made in 1862.
Materials: 9ct yellow gold
Stamped: Crown(United Kingdom), 375 (9ct gold), anchor (city of Birmingham), Capital N in cut corner square (1862), EL.D (unknown maker)
Approximate dimensions: .56” tall, .44” tall
Weight: .9 grams
Condition: Commensurate with age. Some scratches.
A classic Victorian gold heart padlock clasp. These were used mostly for bracelets but could also be used with necklaces. Today, they are often worn as charms or in their original function. In Victorian jewelry symbolism, padlocks represented the unbreakable bonds of love. This padlock is stamped with the English 9ct mark and was made in 1862.
Materials: 9ct yellow gold
Stamped: Crown(United Kingdom), 375 (9ct gold), anchor (city of Birmingham), Capital N in cut corner square (1862), EL.D (unknown maker)
Approximate dimensions: .56” tall, .44” tall
Weight: .9 grams
Condition: Commensurate with age. Some scratches.
A classic Victorian gold heart padlock clasp. These were used mostly for bracelets but could also be used with necklaces. Today, they are often worn as charms or in their original function. In Victorian jewelry symbolism, padlocks represented the unbreakable bonds of love. This padlock is stamped with the English 9ct mark and was made in 1862.
Materials: 9ct yellow gold
Stamped: Crown(United Kingdom), 375 (9ct gold), anchor (city of Birmingham), Capital N in cut corner square (1862), EL.D (unknown maker)
Approximate dimensions: .56” tall, .44” tall
Weight: .9 grams
Condition: Commensurate with age. Some scratches.
