This gorgeous antique sterling silver padlock is a lovely example of Victorian jewellery, and it is very unusual in that it's set with a cabochon of Whitby jet inlaid in a floral glass micro-mosaic panel.
A rare bird dating to around 1860 this very wearable piece will look incredible worn on a chain using the silver loop or you can remove the loop and use it to fasten chain bracelets and necklaces or attach it to a dog-clip guard chain
We have added a new Italian sterling silver fine chain for immediate wear but there are infinite possibilities for this beautifully versatile Victorian silver padlock, a unique gift for the lover of antique jewellery and collectors of Whitby Jet!
MATERIALS: sterling silver, glass mosaic
GEMSTONE: Whitby Jet
MEASUREMENTS: padlock 1" (2.5cm) wide and tall, chain 18" (46cm)
HALLMARKS: stamped with a 'lion passant' for sterling on the loop, the padlock isn't marked and we have acid tested and confirmed sterling silver
DATE: Victorian, circa 1860
WEIGHT: padlock 4.4 grams without the chain
CONDITION: In good antique condition with some light surface wear commensurate with age including nibbles around the edge of the Jet which is expected with this gemstone and is really only noticeable under close magnification, please see the photos. The padlock functions perfectly. Please note it is only the fine necklace chain that is included with the purchase.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SHIPPING - FREE SHIPPING worldwide, orders are despatched next business day and sent tracked and insured.
RETURNS - you can return your item for a full refund for any reason. Just get in touch within 3 days of receiving your order if you wish to do so.
DISCOUNT? - find special discount and no sales tax on our website at www.mercymadge.com
BUYING A GIFT? - all items will arrive gift wrapped in a Mercy Madge custom jewellery box.
LAYAWAY? - we offer a free layaway plan on any item over £150. A 25% deposit will secure and reserve the item for you with the balance due in 60 days. If you would like to place an item on layaway, please send us a message and we will assist in setting this up for you.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Glass Micro Mosaic, Whitby Jet.