Hallmarked for 1964, a beautifully crafted and heavy sterling silver Victorian style curb chain bracelet with a heart padlock clasp.
The thick links on this vintage bracelet are solid, not hollow, it has soldered end rings and a thick chunky heart padlock clasp with a real keyhole. No key is required to open it, the hasp simply pushes in at the nub to open it and locks closed with a satisfying click.
At a full 8" in length with a nice long safety chain this fabulous chunky chain bracelet is suitable for most wrist sizes.
An absolute classic, this impressive sweetheart bracelet will never go out of style, you will want to wear it forever! During the sentimental Victorian era these romantic bracelets were often given to a lady love and they became a popular and enduring engagement gift.
MATERIALS: Sterling Silver
MEASUREMENTS: 8" long (20 cm). Links 11x8mm with a thickness of 2.3mm, padlock 21x14mm & 4mm thick, safety chain 3" (7.5cm)
WEIGHT: heavy at 35.2 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped on padlock 'lion passant' for sterling, 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'P' for 1964 and makers mark 'EFC'. Stamped on hasp 'lion passant' Stamped on end ring '925' and 'anchor'
CONDITION: in overall excellent vintage condition with light signs of wear in keeping with age. The heart padlock clasp is in perfect working order and closes with a solid snap. The bracelet has been professionally cleaned and polished so it's ready to wear or to give as a gift.
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Materials: Sterling Silver.