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

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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
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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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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