Victorian Granite Agate Padlock Charm fobs which comprise a flower and

which comprise a flower and two leaves

and drove away evil spirits

Demand for such objects spiked after a feature in French newspaper Le Payes De France whereby selected "Trench Artists" were awarded prizes for their work:

carved with the word Amitié (friendship)

Victorian Granite Agate Padlock Charm fobs which comprise a flower andDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool antique charm in the shape of a purse. It's crafted in 15k yellow gold, with a hinged "handle" which opens and closes as a padlock mechanism. The front features a Scottish curved granite agate panel, showing gorgeous colours of orange, brown, pink and black surrounded by a scroll border. The back features a small locket compartment and it dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Granite Agate MEASUREMENTS 3.