Antique Small Heart-Shaped Lock, with Key antique patriotic quintessential example of Penobscot basketry

quintessential example of Penobscot basketry

which naturally tilts a bit upward

extricated only by cutting him off at the ankles--which was done a but unevenly

I also tend to love those that more "primitive" than highly refined

I've become really enamored of the way the gold paint on old tramp art pieces like this softens and mellows with age--in this case I think at least a hundred years time has resulted in mellow gold perfection

Antique Small Heart-Shaped Lock, with Key antique patriotic quintessential example of Penobscot basketryOf course this old heart shaped lock 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! The key still works to open and close it easily, and once locked, it's locked tight. I am not sure the maker, but I do know for sure it is an old one, 19th c. for sure. 2 1 4" tall x 1 9 16" w wide x 3 8" thick and in very good, aged condition.