Victorian Silver Penny Padlock Charm Louis Vuitton 21ct Oval Sapphire

21ct Oval Sapphire

no indications of heat

and wonderfully intricate hand-chased detailing

two tiny nibble to the front of the stone

Victorian Silver Penny Padlock Charm Louis Vuitton 21ct Oval SapphireDATE: Victorian, c. 1855 "Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck" This lovely antique charm is modelled as a padlock, made from a fourpence or "The Victoria Groat". They were first issued in 1838, produced for circulation in the UK at irregular intervals until 1855. This one is dated 1855 and you can still see the small details across the front and back! The key mechanism at the front can be turned, to release the padlock for