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Antique 9ct Gold Opening 'Purse' Padlock Charm Pendant
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Antique 9ct Gold Opening 'Purse' Padlock Charm Pendant

19th century
Description

This super rare opening antique padlock features a beautiful purse design and is modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold. It dates to the late Victorian—Edwardian era.

The padlock is in excellent working order, allowing you to add it to your favourite chain or bracelet.

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.0cm x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

1.6 grams

HALLMARKS

9CT

CONDITION

This antique padlock pendant remains in very good condition. The fastener is in excellent working order and firmly clicks shut. The gold is lovely and bright, with just some light surface wear. The padlock would make a wonderful gift or a superb addition to your antique collection.

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Padlock Charm to the Victorian era.

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SA1154252
Dealers Internal Reference
SD737
Description
This super rare opening antique padlock features a beautiful purse design and is modelled in 9ct Yellow Gold. It dates to the late Victorian—Edwardian era.
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The padlock is in excellent working order, allowing you to add it to your favourite chain or bracelet.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Opening 'Purse' Padlock Charm Pendant

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.0cm x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

1.6 grams

HALLMARKS

9CT

CONDITION

This antique padlock pendant remains in very good condition. The fastener is in excellent working order and firmly clicks shut. The gold is lovely and bright, with just some light surface wear. The padlock would make a wonderful gift or a superb addition to your antique collection.

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Padlock Charm to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154252
Dealers Internal Ref
SD737
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle.
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Archive I An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle.

Antique 9ct Gold Opening 'Purse' Padlock Charm Pendant

Archive II An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle. View II
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle.
Antique 9ct Gold Opening 'Purse' Padlock Charm Pendant
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An antique 9ct yellow gold opening purse-style padlock charm featuring a keyhole motif and a hinged shackle.
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  • ObjectPendants & Charms
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsPadlock design, Keyhole motif, Hinged shackle, Opening catch

This Victorian period padlock charm pendant is modelled in 9ct yellow gold with a bright finish. The piece takes a purse shape and features a central keyhole motif, a hinged shackle, and a functional opening catch that fastens securely. Light surface wear appears across the metal body, alongside a hallmark reading 9CT and a small attachment loop on one side. The pendant measures 2.0cm x 1.2cm. Today, this charm finds a natural home suspended from a favourite gold chain or a vintage charm bracelet, adding a classic touch of antique jewellery to daily wear. The piece also sits comfortably inside a heart-shaped red case lined with textured fabric when not being worn, making it a thoughtful gift or a versatile addition to an expanding collection of historical accessories.

FAQs

Padlock charms became popular during the Victorian era, initially used as functional clasps for heart-link bracelets before evolving into symbolic tokens representing love and fidelity.

Most antique padlock charms were crafted from 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, rose gold, or sterling silver, often featuring internal steel spring mechanisms to operate the shackle.

Authentic pieces usually display hallmarks indicating metal purity, makers marks, or date letters, alongside hand-finished details and period-appropriate wear around the keyhole or shackle catch.

These items can be styled as a central pendant on a gold chain necklace, integrated into a traditional charm bracelet, or attached to a watch chain as a fob.

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, avoiding immersion if internal spring mechanisms are present to prevent rust or moisture damage.
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