Victorian Gold Heart Padlock & Key Pendant vintage as it were

as it were

A cute antique novelty pendant featuring a golden cat eyeing up (with emerald cabochon eyes no less) a goldfish bowl with two inhabitants

This is an original 19th century example

Stamped 925 (silver)

Victorian Gold Heart Padlock & Key Pendant vintage as it wereDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A sweet antique heart padlock and key dating from the late Victorian period, c. 1880. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold and the key can be inserted and turned. It would likely have been created as a bracelet clasp, but looks great worn as a pendant or as part of a charm collection. The sentiment can be read as "the key to my heart". MEASUREMENTS Heart: 2. 1 x 1. 4cm Key: 17 x 8. 1mm WEIGHT 3. 8g MARKS Partial hallmarks for 15k