Forever True, Little Romer & Co.Brass Heart-ish Shaped Lock (No Key) optical disc sea moss gathering and pressing

sea moss gathering and pressing became a popular activity--I'd guess especially popular because it became an acceptable vehicle for women to be out on their own with a certain freedom

Some damage to this old one

Painted form: 5 5/8" x 3 5/16" x 1 1/2"

the numbers and letters gone over with ink

which I'd guess is about when this one was done

Forever True, Little Romer & Co.Brass Heart-ish Shaped Lock (No Key) optical disc sea moss gathering and pressingA second little lock today, this one, brass, heart shaped, and forever locked (no key, though probably wouldn't be too hard to pick!) I thought would make a sweet valentine for a true love. And small enough to string and wear as a pendant, too. 1 7 8" t x 1 1 8" w and in good antique condition, great patina to the old brass. Made by Romer & Co, c. late 19th century.