A Gorgeous 15ct Gold Heart padlock and Hand Bracelet

A gorgeous tubular and chain link 15ct (tested) bracelet from the Georgian era. The butter coloured gold bracelet is 17.3mm long and has a heart charm with an encrusted foiled back Garnet , which is ‘Collet set’. The heart charm /pendant is finely engraved. The heart measures 17.6mm X 16.4mm (not including the bail). The back has a glass which encases finely wrought hair and a light coloured, wood chip like substance is there also. I do not know what this is. It can be taken out. There are no dents/nicks on the heart. The tubular links measure 18.2mm X 8.8mm and have two teensy dents though they are hardly noticeable, but must be mentioned. The chasing is of acorns and leaves , it is good and detailed. The hand has fine engraving and the little finger his wearing a small Garnet ring. It is holding a gold ring of a snake , which can be seen in its fist. On its cuff is an oval shaped Garnet with ‘collet setting’. The Hand clasp is in super. condition. It has a a tongue in groove clasp. the chain links are in good condition. This is a wonderful piece of Georgian jewellery. Layaway options available.

Materials: Garnet, 15ct Gold

Weight: 24.26mm

Length: 17.3mm Heart: 7.6mm X 16.4mm (not including the bail) Tubular links measure 18.2mm X 8.8mm

Date and origin: Ca 1800, England

Provenance: English