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Antique 10 carat gold pocket watch key with a swivel
Antique pocket watch keys such as this one here are just fabulous to admire and are not only suitable to wind an appropriately sized pocket watch winder, but would also make a wonderful pendant.
Made in the 1880's in 10 carat gold, on one end is of course the part to wind a pocket watch, and the other is a swivel with bloodstone on one side and carnelian on the other. With such an attractive design the entire length, it measures 56mm in length by 19mm and has such detail.
No matter how you choose to use or wear this, there is no doubt that it will always be admired and commented on.
Stock# W1348
Circa: 1880
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Antique 19th century pocket watch key in the form of scissors
Originally made to wind a pocket watch, this antique pocket watch key could also be worn as a pendant or attached to a bracelet to create a wonderful and unique piece of jewellery that will always be admired.
Made in the 1870’s, it is made from rolled gold where the gold is rolled which is where the gold is bonded to the metal shape making it hard and durable to wind the pocket watch, all the while having the gold on the outside that gives it its beautiful finish.
Designed as scissors, it measures 4.6cm in, and when used to wind a pocket watch, it has an ingenious ratchet system proving just how highly regarded many of these antique pocket watch keys were looked upon.
No matter how you choose to use or wear this, there is no doubt that it will always be a fantastic conversation starter.
Stock# ES9380
Circa: 1870
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Antique turquoise pocket watch key set and perfect as a pendant or charm
This is a gorgeous antique pocket watch key that was originally made to wind a pocket watch, however not only can this still be used for this purpose, it can also be worn as a pendant or attached to a bracelet to create a wonderful and unique piece of jewellery.
Dating from the 1880’s, it is made from rolled gold where the gold is rolled which is where the gold is bonded to the metal shape making it hard and durable to wind the pocket watch, all the while having the gold on the outside to give it such a lustrous finish.
Set with a cluster of turquoise on both sides, it measures 29.4mm in length by 10.2mm wide at the centre, and no matter how you choose to use or wear this, it will always be a piece that will be admired and commented on.
Stock# ES9383
Circa: 1880
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Antique pocket watch key charm/pendant with a cross and secret locket
This is a very charming antique pocket watch key that can not only be used to wind a pocket watch, but can so easily be worn as a pendant or attached to a bracelet on its own or with others to create a very special and unique charm bracelet.
Made in the 1870’s, it is made from rolled gold where the gold is rolled and bonded to the metal shape making it hard and durable to wind the pocket watch, all the while having the gold on the outside to give it such a lustrous finish. On one side there is an enamel cross and border in a lovely soft powder blue colour that is highlighted by a hand engraved background, and the other side is just as beautiful with its own hand engraved pattern. And then to make this even more special, it opens to reveal a secret locket compartment inside. This really is such an incredible piece that is even more wonderful when you consider that it was made over 150 years ago and is as exciting today as when it was made.
Measuring 35mm in length by 12.7mm wide at the centre, no matter how this is used or worn, there is little doubt that it will always remain such a wonderful conversation starter.
Stock# ES9395
Circa: 1870
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Antique pocket watch key/pendant in the form of a swan
Here is a wonderful antique pocket watch key that can not only be used to wind a pocket watch, but can so easily be worn as a pendant or attached to a bracelet making a very special and unique charm.
Dating from the 1870's, this antique pocket watch key will of course wind a pocket watch, but would also make a wonderful and very unique pendant on charm.
Measuring 5.2cm in length, the key is made from rolled gold where the gold is rolled and bonded to the metal shape making it hard and durable to wind the pocket watch, all the while having the gold on the outside to give it such a lustrous finish. The pocket watch key has a ratchet system allowing the lower section to rotate, making it easier to wind a pocket watch and shows the level of sophistication that went into making what is normally considered as secondary to a pocket watch itself.
With a beautiful swan on the top, this is a fabulous piece that no matter how it is used or worn, will always be admired.
Stock# ES9381
Circa: 1870
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Antique pocket watch key with a locket and intaglio of the Cootes family
Here is such a wonderful and exciting antique pocket watch key that is that and so much more.
Made in 18 carat yellow gold in the 1870's, not only does this have a pocket watch key that can rotate into itself securely, but it also has a locket on one side and a carved intaglio seal on the other.
The bloodstone intaglio has the Latin phrase "Vincit Veritas" which translates to "Truth conquers" and with this as well as the bird sitting on the top of the intaglio and other aspects of it, leads it to the being the family seal of the Cootes, which actually goes as far back as 1066.
With the locket on the other side having a dome front to magnify the image, and a beautiful design at the top, this would of course not only suit a pocket watch, but make a wonderful and very unique and special locket.
Measuring 19.5mm wide by 38.3mm, this piece is as beautiful as it is exciting.
Stock# ES9422
Circa: 1870
$1,750
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