Metal Detecting Gold Marks Question by: Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre
Hi Steve, pleased to know our hallmark guru team were able to shed a bit more light on your buried treasure. Wouldn't you just love to find that gold heart lock!
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Thanks a lot for your insight Leigh, I appreciate the sharing of your experience :)
Steve
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Letters on Old Chain by: Leigh
Steve - this type of chain was often used for bracelets in the mid to late 1800s. Often a heart lock would be attached to the chain that acted as the fastener for the bracelet. The chain is most likely gold filled or a 10k chain. The letters don't have any significant meaning. They are just a part of the design.