Georgian Three-Tone Gold Padlock Pendant mourning mounted in beautifully worked platinum

mounted in beautifully worked platinum settings with fine millegrain detailing to the edges

Was it commissioned to commemorate the founding of the Union of Russian Artists

The golden apple appears in many folk legends and fairytales around the world

Stamped 18ct

Georgian Three-Tone Gold Padlock Pendant mourning mounted in beautifully worked platinumDATE: Georgian, c. 1810 This wonderful antique padlock was made in France at the height of Napoleon's First French Empire (circa 1810). It's crafted in 18 karat rose gold, with applied three tone gold ornamentation to the front: rose gold flowers, green gold vine leaves, and a yellow gold background. The craftsmanship, as with much French jewellery of this period, is nothing short of exceptional. Made at time when France had established hegemony over