Antique Regency heart padlock locket pendant, 9ct gold and Paste

Antique Regency heart padlock locket pendant, 9ct gold and PasteHow beautiful is this Antique Regency era heart padlock locket?! Crafted in rich yellow gold it is a chunky, puffy style heart with an all over engraved design, the heart locket fastens as a padlock style and has an additional bale at the top. The front of the locket has a beautiful floral, Forget me not flower design in relief and it is adorned with vary colour paste stones. The reverse has a glazed locket back with a piece of silk inset. Such a

some wear to the base

One type of link is set with small round cut light purple amethysts with five in each link

The pendant houses an old clover leaf which has been pressed

Birmingham assay office 1895

so the giver was romantically saying that I am bound by your love eternally

A real statement piece

English make c1930'sCondition:Good used condition overall

Amethyst is a replacementUnmarked

This brooch is set into an oval shaped smooth 9ct rose gold mount and a 9ct gold safety catch and pin fastener

25ct total diamond weight

At this time the witches heart was worn as a protective amulet to ward off evil spirits

2" height with bow