Antique Victorian Gold Cased Red Stone (Glass) Watch Key - Circa 1840-1860
Please note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated
An early pocket watch key-winder dating to the mid Victorian era circa 1840-60’s.
Key winding watches were first made during the 16th century and remained in use until Adrien Philippe invented the stem winding watch in 1842.
This early example is beautifully proportioned in size and today could be used as both a charm on a charm bracelet or as an interesting addition to you favourite #neckmess of the day, the large swivel bale will accommodate a chain, bolt or dog-clip with ease.
Gold cased in manufacture, three dimensional with scrolled work in relic, and set with antique cut red glass gems resembling garnets to both front and verso.
The internal watch winder stem appears be in very fine condition also.
A sweet and early piece of functional jewellery which has withstood the test of time (over 170 years), and with care could last another century or two!
STONES
Antique-cut red paste (glass)
ERA
Victorian 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS
3cm x 1.2cm
WEIGHT
4.64 Grams
MARKS
None
Testing as low carat gold - cased over silver
CONDITION
Very good antique condition. Bale swivels smoothly as designed. Red pastes are original, no re-gluing, some abrasions and very small nicks to facets, eye clean. Gold cased over, in good condition with no obvious losses. No repairs.
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