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A finely detailed Victorian 9ct gold fob pendant, circa 1880-1900, with its original watch key and hand-chased split ring, dating to the mid to late 19th century.
The fob is set with turquoise and bloodstone, stones valued in the Victorian period for their symbolic and talismanic associations. Turquoise was believed to offer protection, safe travel, and fidelity, while bloodstone symbolised strength, courage, and lasting devotion.
The hand-chased split ring, decorated with fine foliate ornamentation, demonstrates the quality of craftsmanship typical of Victorian watch accessories and symbolises unity and continuity.
The watch key (in the form of a door key) is an essential and personal object in the era before keyless winding.
This cluster has a beautiful, soft antique patina and is a rare and complete example of late Victorian fob jewellery. The pieces can be removed from the ring and other charms can be added.
Details
Weight: 4.3 grams
This comes on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Full dimensions: 3.1cm x 1.7cm
Split ring: 1.5cm
Fob: 1.6cm x 18cm
Key: 2.5cm x 0.7cm
A finely detailed Victorian 9ct gold fob pendant, circa 1880-1900, with its original watch key and hand-chased split ring, dating to the mid to late 19th century.
The fob is set with turquoise and bloodstone, stones valued in the Victorian period for their symbolic and talismanic associations. Turquoise was believed to offer protection, safe travel, and fidelity, while bloodstone symbolised strength, courage, and lasting devotion.
The hand-chased split ring, decorated with fine foliate ornamentation, demonstrates the quality of craftsmanship typical of Victorian watch accessories and symbolises unity and continuity.
The watch key (in the form of a door key) is an essential and personal object in the era before keyless winding.
This cluster has a beautiful, soft antique patina and is a rare and complete example of late Victorian fob jewellery. The pieces can be removed from the ring and other charms can be added.
Details
Weight: 4.3 grams
This comes on a 45cm 14ct gold-filled chain.
Full dimensions: 3.1cm x 1.7cm
Split ring: 1.5cm
Fob: 1.6cm x 18cm
Key: 2.5cm x 0.7cm