Late Victorian 15k Gold Heart Padlock Charm nyx Width of bar: 2

Width of bar: 2

It has been modelled after the North Rose Window at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

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

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

Eight-cut Diamonds and Old European cut Diamonds

Late Victorian 15k Gold Heart Padlock Charm nyx Width of bar: 2DATE: 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