9k Gold Padlock Shaped Photo Locket

An antique English 9 carat gold back & front locket, modelled as a padlock, with engraved decoration and hinging open for access inside. Both the back & front of this locket test as 9 carat gold, the rest is yellow metal for strength.

Pretty, collectible & perfect for wear on a chain!

CONDITION: All original and generally good. Slight signs of wear commensurate with age and use.

DEFECTS: None.

DATE/MARKS: Around 1860/70. Not marked.

DIMENSIONS: 27 x 20 mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm). 

WEIGHT: Approx. 4.2 grams.