Victorian Silver Penny Padlock Charm shagreen 86ct total

86ct total

The face depicts a dog

56ct - G-VS2 minimum

I have no idea if it was initially intended for wear as a pendant

Victorian Silver Penny Padlock Charm shagreen 86ct totalDATE: 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