Sweet Old Heart-Shaped Iron Lock with Key olive tongs and there are scattered small

and there are scattered small dark stains on the lid and sides

topped with a thick coat of varnish or shellac

) a knotty old piece of wood with bark still on it

just a few small spots

The handle extends through a hole in the flat

Sweet Old Heart-Shaped Iron Lock with Key olive tongs and there are scattered smallOf course this old heart shaped ironlock would be perfect for locking to a bridge somewhere as a symbol of enduring love, but it's such a sweet one I think better to hold onto it! It takes a small bit of effort but the key still works to open and close it fine, and once locked, it's locked tight. I am not sure the maker, but based on. looking at others similar I'd guess it dates to the 2nd half of the 19th c. 2 7 8" tall x 2 1 8" wide x 1 5 8" deep.