Featured brass padlock bracelet & dior brooch

hey guys

a couple of finds today

i thought the padlock bracelet was solid brass, but unsure now. funny old colour it is. looked to have a wee bit of age so bought anyway (did a little scratch to see what was underneath)

no markings at all though

would never have bought the dior brooch if i hadnt learnt on this forum that they did costume jewelry, does it look right or are there even fakes of these, has a ding or two

i only paid £2 for these and some other bits, so no worries if its junkage

any comments as always very much appreciated

 

the other bits and bobbles

im keeping the carved wood crucifix though as i love it, any age ?

 

Charlie, the heart bracelet looks like a take on one of Tiffany's heart padlock bracelets. They did a few different styles of them in sterling and gold. I don't think this one indicates any attempt to deceive, but is just copying the style...

 

The Victorians and Edwardians were keen on these heart shaped padlocks on their link bracelets

 

Yes, I think the brass bracelet has some age, and it is traditional British. The Dior brooch is sweet.
But the cross is the winner! (Not a crucifix, no body on it.) 19th century Gothic Revival, imo. No damage, a little stunner. I wonder if the wood is from the tree of Joseph of Arimathea, in Glastonbury.

 

awesome aj thanks, i like the fact that its been worn around the neck with some catgut fishing line, no frills at all

definitely a keeper though (darn-it !!)

 

and the hoard grows.......

 

geez im gonna end up like those people you see on t.v who have to crawl through gaps to make it to the living room

 

You're probably going to end up like the rest of us, with a bit more than a gap. Not much more though.

 

I can still see my floor !!!!......in most rooms......but not all..

 

i do love re finding things that i bought years ago, like this today

a fishing trip to remember !!

 

gotta luv Jack !!!!

 

The lock bracelet is Victorian. A popular style in that era. Here is a much more elaborate one.

https://www.langantiques.com/victorian-curb-bracelet-with-heart-lock.html

The Dior brooch is probably from the brand's wacky licensing days. 1980s or a bit later.

Debora

 

cool thanks deb, im surprised the lock bracelets go that far back, i thought they were an 80s type thing

 

Dior is certainly late 80s to early 90s, made under license by a company whose name escapes me. Oh hang one. Grosse.

 

Yeah, padlock bracelets go way back.

 

Interesting. Never knew name of DIOR jewelry licensee.

Debora

 

but wait....that's not a real lock.....
i have an ID bracelet with the same chain link...from 1970....

 

good point komo, doesnt look like a working lock

gonna wear it today to see how green me wrist goes !!

 

It did remind me of Grossé gilding, it looks the same as on the jewellery they manufactured under their own name from the 70s onwards.
The earlier Grossé gilding is generally a slightly more reddish yellow (not rose gold) and doesn't look as thick and 'luscious'. For lack of a better word.