Antique Victorian *Gold Gilt And Paste Pocket Watch Key Circa 1850-60 and a simple plain verso

and a simple plain verso

55mm down to 2

10 tiny faceted Garnets

Clarity - SI-SI2

7 GramsMARKS750SIZEO 1/2 or 17

Antique Victorian *Gold Gilt And Paste Pocket Watch Key Circa 1850-60 and a simple plain versoAn early pocket watch key winder dating to the mid Victorian era circa 1850 60s. Key winding watches were first made during the 16th century and remained in use until Adrien Philippe invented the stem winding watch in 1842. Usually ornate in design, watch keys were made of gold or silver, however most were gold cased or gold gilt. This charming example is in gold gilt, heavily chased with scrolling patterns to body and top swivel bale, and features an