Antique Small Heart-Shaped Lock, with Key soft mask there is a fair amount

there is a fair amount of staining to the two decks of questions (perhaps from spilled coffee or tea or cocktails) but the authors cards are in very good shape

and I'd love to see them stay together

With a little research I found an exact match of this guy on First Dibs (listed by a Belgian seller at $450)--ridiculous

He has faces painted on both side while the back of her head is roundly carved

30 3/8" l x 5" r x 3/4" thick

Antique Small Heart-Shaped Lock, with Key soft mask there is a fair amountOf 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.