Fabulous and hard to find 15 carat gold heart shaped padlock in a buttery yellow gold. The centre of the padlock is set with a lozenge shaped foiled pink topaz, embellished with gold beads on the bezel north, south, east and west.
 
The gold on the front of the heart is chased with a foliate pattern and the edge is decorated with a rope twist effect.
 
There is a circular glass locket on the back, which once held hair but now is lined with purple silk.
 
weighs - 4.91g
measures - 27mm x 20mm
topaz measures 10.6mm x 8.9mm
(Approx 2.5ct)
English circa 1840-50
 
Excellent condition