Early Victorian Garnet Heart Padlock Brooch

$1,650.00

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Early Victorian Garnet Heart Padlock Brooch

$1,650.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1850

A superb early Victorian heart padlock brooch dating from the 1850s. It's set with a central blood-red garnet cabochon, foil backed so it appears to glow from within, and surrounded by a split pearl border. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, with pearls resting in cutdown settings. Easily worn as a necklace by threading a chain through the padlock top section.

STONES

Garnet Cabochon

Split Pearls

MEASUREMENTS

2.7 x 1.8cm

WEIGHT

6.5g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION

Very good, some general wear commensurate with age. A small nibble/chip to the garnet