Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Locket mother of pearl however it was made in

however it was made in the late Victorian era (in France) at the turn of the 20th Century

and dates to circa 1880

but the story was first penned by Carlo Collodi in 1883 as a children's novel (The Adventures of Pinocchio)

but we think it looks great worn as a pendant

Wearable length: 17

Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Locket mother of pearl however it was made inDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 A tiny Georgian heart padlock locket dating from the turn of the (19th) century. It's set with a halo of graduated pearls arranged around a convex glass compartment, and crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS 14. 7 x 10. 0mm WEIGHT 0. 9g MARKS No marks present, tests as 9k gold CONDITION Very good, some light wear commensurate with age. Top bar shows wear in the middle where it's been worn