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Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"
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Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"

1900 - 1920
Description

This beautiful antique gate bracelet features a rolled gold heart padlock fastening and beautifully designed links, with a central openwork marquise-shaped panel set with a trio of pink paste stones and two seed pearls arranged in a clover motif, modelled in bright Rolled Gold, dating to circa 1910.

Padlock bracelets became popular during the Victorian period, worn by women whose significant others were leaving for an extended period. The bracelet would be locked onto the woman’s wrist by the padlock charm, to which only her beloved would have the key- they would then open it upon his return.

This bracelet is a quality example of this style and is in great condition.

STONES

Paste and Pearl

METAL

18ct Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 8" in length and links measure 7mm wide

Heart padlock measures 2.3cm x 1.6cm

HALLMARKS

Bracelet - 18CT ROLLED GOLD

WEIGHT

12.1 grams

CONDITION

This Antique rolled gold heart padlock bracelet is in good condition. It shows some wear and tarnish, as expected with age, but no damage to note. This would make a lovely gift or the perfect addition to your Antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - SD1117

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09718010
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Mark stamped 18CT ROLLED GOLD on connecting ring: early 20th-century British manufacture.
Central trefoil motif set with pink paste and pearls: popular Edwardian taste.
Heart padlock clasp with safety chain: traditional closure for early 20th-century gate bracelets.
Gentle surface scratches across the links: normal wear over decades of use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245430
Dealers Internal Reference
SD1117
Description
This beautiful antique gate bracelet features a rolled gold heart padlock fastening and beautifully designed links, with a central openwork marquise-shaped panel set with a trio of pink paste stones and two seed pearls arranged in a clover motif, modelled in bright Rolled Gold, dating to circa 1910.
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Padlock bracelets became popular during the Victorian period, worn by women whose significant others were leaving for an extended period.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The bracelet would be locked onto the woman’s wrist by the padlock charm, to which only her beloved would have the key- they would then open it upon his return.

fig 1. An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain.
fig 1. Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"

This bracelet is a quality example of this style and is in great condition.

STONES

Paste and Pearl

METAL

18ct Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 8" in length and links measure 7mm wide

Heart padlock measures 2.3cm x 1.6cm

fig 2. An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain.
fig 2. Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"

HALLMARKS

Bracelet - 18CT ROLLED GOLD

WEIGHT

12.1 grams

CONDITION

This Antique rolled gold heart padlock bracelet is in good condition. It shows some wear and tarnish, as expected with age, but no damage to note. This would make a lovely gift or the perfect addition to your Antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - SD1117

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Heart Padlock Bracelet to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09718010
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Mark stamped 18CT ROLLED GOLD on connecting ring: early 20th-century British manufacture.
Central trefoil motif set with pink paste and pearls: popular Edwardian taste.
Heart padlock clasp with safety chain: traditional closure for early 20th-century gate bracelets.
Gentle surface scratches across the links: normal wear over decades of use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245430
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1117
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 rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain.

Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"

Archive II An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain. View II
Archive III An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain. View III
Archive IV An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain. View IV
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Archive X An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain. View X
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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
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An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain.
Antique Heart Padlock Paste Fancy Gate Rolled Gold Bracelet 8"
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An antique rolled gold fancy gate link bracelet featuring a central pink paste feature link and a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a safety chain.
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  • ObjectBracelets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Paste
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHeart padlock clasp, Gate links, Paste setting, Safety chain

This Edwardian gate bracelet dates to circa 1910 and is modelled in bright rolled gold with a polished finish and a rich yellow colour. The piece comprises patterned links joined to a central openwork marquise-shaped panel set with a trio of pink paste stones and two seed pearls arranged in a clover motif. Hardware includes a heart-shaped padlock clasp with a functional keyhole design, a safety chain, and individual links measuring 7mm wide. Signs of age comprise visible tarnish and surface wear to the gold metal components. The 20 cm chain wraps around the wrist as a personal accessory, functioning as a wearable piece of historic jewellery in a modern wardrobe. Additional visual elements include the green textured fabric background of the presentation box, the small brass fastening hinge visible at the base of the box, and the threaded screw details securing the heart padlock clasp.

FAQs

Gate link bracelets with heart padlock clasps became popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The interlocking metal links mirrored the structure of traditional English country gates, while the heart padlock symbolised love, commitment, and fidelity.

These bracelets were commonly crafted from 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, silver, or rolled gold. Decorative elements often included set paste stones, seed pearls, or synthetic rubies, alongside safety chains for security.

Authentic pieces often feature period-correct marks such as Rolled Gold or makers stamps on the padlock or end links. They typically display characteristic construction details like hollow stamped links, hand-set paste stones, and integrated safety chains.

This style can be worn individually as a focal wrist piece or layered alongside modern gold bangles and chain bracelets to create a curated, textured jewellery stack.

Clean gently using a dry, soft lint-free cloth. Avoid submersion in water, chemical cleaners, or ultrasonic devices, as moisture can weaken paste settings and degrade rolled gold layers over time.
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