Early Victorian Garnet Heart Padlock Brooch
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
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