Victorian Turquoise Trefoil Heart Padlock Locket dendritic agate and remains in fantastic condition

and remains in fantastic condition

Lalaounis maker's marks

Alex suggests they will have been part of an intaglio maker's shop catalogue - likely in Rome marketing to the 19th Century Grand Tourers - whereby you'd pick a theme/design and it would be carved-to-order

4cm (not including bail)

and of course if you like monkeys

Victorian Turquoise Trefoil Heart Padlock Locket dendritic agate and remains in fantastic conditionDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A beautiful antique heart padlock with locket compartment to the reverse. It was made in the late 19th century, set on the front with a turquoise trefoil motif and artfully decorated with engraved foliate embellishment. It's crafted in 15 karat gold and, although initially intended to be used as a clasp, we think it makes a great pendant. Charmingly, the three turquoise cabochons each display a different colour hue I'm not