Sweet Old Heart-Shaped Iron Lock with Key olive tongs and stains to the porcelain

and stains to the porcelain here and there

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

I’d like to think this this handy guide accompanied Ms

10 1/4" x 11 1/8" x 5 3/8" tall

and the cutouts forming heart patterns at the center of the handle

Sweet Old Heart-Shaped Iron Lock with Key olive tongs and stains to the porcelainOf 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.