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* A 9 Carat Gold Multi-Strand Gate Link Bracelet and a 9 Carat Gold Heart Locket Pendant on a 14 Carat Broken Box Chain

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Start price: £50

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Description

This lot comprises a yellow gold multi-strand gate link bracelet and a heart-shaped locket pendant on a box link chain. The bracelet features an intricate gate-link construction composed of multiple vertical bars joined by horizontal links. It is secured by a heart-shaped padlock clasp fitted with a safety chain. The padlock bears a series of struck marks in rectangular and square frames: the letters LC, followed by a crown mark, the fineness mark 375, a leopard’s head assay mark, and the date letter M.

The accompanying jewellery includes a heart-shaped locket pendant featuring an engraved foliate and scroll pattern to the front face. The locket is suspended from a broken box link chain with a spring ring clasp. The oval ring attached is impressed with the characters 14Kt and ITALY. The bail of the locket is marked with small characters including 375.

Total approx. weight: 10.88g (bracelet and locket)
Total approx. weight: 4.59g (chain).


Condition report:

The bracelet shows surface scratches, minor indentations, and areas of tarnish throughout the links and padlock clasp (photo 1). The padlock clasp and safety chain are intact. The locket pendant and box chain exhibit surface wear, light scratches, and minor tarnish consistent with use (photos 2 and 6). The engraved pattern on the locket remains clear. The spring ring clasp on the chain and the hinge on the locket are functional.