An Unusual Victorian gold watch key.
A curious little watch key, this iconography is something we have not seen before. We believe that this depicts an animal, probably a dog, emerging from a trumpet flower. Could it be a play on a dog rose? The Language of Flowers tells us that the dog rose is for pleasure and pain, tying this together with the nature of the watch key this could be an allusion to the passage of time.
Alternatively the Language of Flowers refers to the trumpet flower for fame, perhaps this is intended as a glory hound, someone who seeks fame, wealth and acclaim, perfect present for an aspiring actor or delightful show-off.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1870-1880
Length:
5.3cms.
Condition:
General moderate wear to the gilt finish.
Small marks around the working end of the key.
Key section is gold cased for strength, thin section of wear and slight discolouration at the seam line.
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Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
An Unusual Victorian gold watch key.
A curious little watch key, this iconography is something we have not seen before. We believe that this depicts an animal, probably a dog, emerging from a trumpet flower. Could it be a play on a dog rose? The Language of Flowers tells us that the dog rose is for pleasure and pain, tying this together with the nature of the watch key this could be an allusion to the passage of time.
Alternatively the Language of Flowers refers to the trumpet flower for fame, perhaps this is intended as a glory hound, someone who seeks fame, wealth and acclaim, perfect present for an aspiring actor or delightful show-off.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Circa 1870-1880
Length:
5.3cms.
Condition:
General moderate wear to the gilt finish.
Small marks around the working end of the key.
Key section is gold cased for strength, thin section of wear and slight discolouration at the seam line.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.