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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved Heart Padlock Charm Pendant
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Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved Heart Padlock Charm Pendant

1940 - 1960
Description

This pretty heart padlock charm is beautifully engraved to the front of the padlock and is modelled in 9ct Gold, hallmarked for 9ct (375) dating to London, 1960.

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

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.0cm x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

2.33 grams

HALLMARKS

GJL

9, 375, London, Date letter e (1960)

CONDITION

This vintage padlock pendant is in good condition. The fastener is in good working order, and the padlock handle is secure. The gold has a lovely, bright shine, with only minimal wear on the reverse of the padlock. This charming padlock would make a wonderful gift or a superb addition to any vintage collection.

Item Number - 11350

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Heart Padlock Charm to the 1960s.

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SA1234855
Dealers Internal Reference
11350
Description
This pretty heart padlock charm is beautifully engraved to the front of the padlock and is modelled in 9ct Gold, hallmarked for 9ct (375) dating to London, 1960.

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

fig 1. A 9ct yellow gold heart-shaped padlock charm featuring hand-engraved scrollwork and a keyhole detail.
fig 1. Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved Heart Padlock Charm Pendant

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 2.0cm x 1.2cm

WEIGHT

2.33 grams

HALLMARKS

GJL

9, 375, London, Date letter e (1960)

CONDITION

This vintage padlock pendant is in good condition. The fastener is in good working order, and the padlock handle is secure. The gold has a lovely, bright shine, with only minimal wear on the reverse of the padlock. This charming padlock would make a wonderful gift or a superb addition to any vintage collection.

Item Number - 11350

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Heart Padlock Charm to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234855
Dealers Internal Ref
11350
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 A 9ct yellow gold heart-shaped padlock charm featuring hand-engraved scrollwork and a keyhole detail.

Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved Heart Padlock Charm Pendant

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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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A 9ct yellow gold heart-shaped padlock charm featuring hand-engraved scrollwork and a keyhole detail.
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved Heart Padlock Charm Pendant
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A 9ct yellow gold heart-shaped padlock charm featuring hand-engraved scrollwork and a keyhole detail.
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  • ObjectCharms & Pendants
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Yellow Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, Heart shape, Keyhole detail, Hinged shackle

Modelled in bright 9ct yellow gold, a vintage heart padlock charm pendant dates to London, 1960. The front of the padlock displays detailed floral scroll engraving, a visible keyhole cutout in the lower centre, and stamped hallmark details including 375. The piece includes a rounded loop handle at the top and a small side fastener lever. The bright finish shows minimal wear on the reverse surface. The pendant measures 2.0 cm x 1.2 cm. Designed to function as a charm pendant, the item integrates easily into modern jewellery rotations. Owners attach the padlock securely to a preferred chain necklace or a link bracelet using the movable upper hoop hardware. The vintage gold accessory adds a sentimental touch to daily outfits when worn close to the collarbone or styled as a wrist charm.

FAQs

Heart padlocks gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, serving as symbolic tokens of love and affection. They were traditionally used as functional clasps on gate bracelets or worn independently as decorative pendants.

These charms are typically crafted from 9ct, 12ct, or 15ct yellow gold, often featuring hand-engraved foliate patterns and internal steel spring mechanisms to operate the shackle.

Authentic pieces generally display historical hallmark stamps such as 9ct or 375, hand-chased scrollwork, and a distinctive keyhole detail alongside age-consistent surface wear.

A gold padlock charm can be suspended from a thick gold chain as a standalone pendant, integrated into a charm bracelet, or layered alongside modern gold necklaces.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or warm water with mild soap, ensuring liquid does not penetrate the internal spring shackle mechanism.
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