On Hold: Georgian Garnet Heart Padlock Locket instagram the hand painted eye miniature

the hand painted eye miniature dates from c

and a Chimney Sweep

Suitable for women and men alike

There's a hinged glass compartment to the back which opens to allow storage of a small memento or keepsake - given the Georgians' mourning habits this would likely have been an intricately woven lock of hair

On Hold: Georgian Garnet Heart Padlock Locket instagram the hand painted eye miniatureDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A superb Georgian heart padlock pendant with glass locket compartment at the back. The front is home to a vivid red garnet, foil backed to enhance its colour, and an applied repouss rococo style border. The piece was originally designed as a bracelet or necklace clasp, and as such the top bar is hinged on opens. It dates from the early 19th century, circa 1820, and remains in great condition 200 years on. STONES Garnet