Charms

Possibly the most dapper frog you'll ever meet. A vintage 9ct gold charm of a frog standing upright, kicking up his legs mid dance, wearing a little waistcoat and carrying an umbrella, with big bulging eyes and a cheeky grin. Frogs have long been a symbol of luck and transformation, and this little chap looks like he's having the time of his life. The detail is lovely, right down to the creases in his legs. A 'happy making' bit of gold.

A tiny antique 9ct gold puffy heart padlock, with a single pearl star set into the front and a hinged shackle on top. Heart padlocks were the ultimate sentimental gift, a love locked in, and they were often given between sweethearts or from parents to children. At under a centimetre this one is about as small as they come, plump and rounded with a warm glow to the gold. Use it as a working clasp on a fine chain or bracelet, or wear it as a charm. Tiny antique padlocks like this are surprisingly hard to find, the fact that it wasn't misplaced or damaged in the last 100+ years is very impressive! Typically unmarked due to size and age - XRF tested to confirm 9ct.

Vintage charms of Lady and the Tramp, the much loved dog couple from the classic film, joined together by a little length of chain so they're never apart. Both dogs are nicely modelled, with textured fur and lots of character. A sweet pair for a charm bracelet, and a lovely gift for a couple or a dog lover. Nostalgic, romantic and a little bit fun. Silver plated on base metal.

An antique silver horseshoe mounted on a silver disc, originally a stick pin and now converted by our workshop to a more wearable and versatile charm. A lucky horseshoe is one of the classic Victorian charms, and many believed it should hang open end up so the luck doesn't run out. Converting old pins and brooches is a lovely way to give them a new life, as so few people wear stick pins these days.