{"product_id":"georgian-french-18k-gold-watch-key-pendant-c1820","title":"Georgian Gold Watch Key","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eGeorgian gold watch key\u003c\/strong\u003e, c.1820, once worn on a fob chain to wind a pocket watch and now a charming pendant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBefore watches wound themselves, every gentleman carried a small key on his watch chain. The tapered pipe at the base fitted over the winding post, and a turn or two kept the watch running. Because these keys hung on show, goldsmiths made them into little jewels in their own right.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHere the key is crowned by an oval gold bead with a softly frosted surface, held by four raised rope-twist bands. Above it, a looped gold knot links to the suspension ring, so the key turns and catches the light as it moves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt is French, in 18K gold, and carries a French maker's mark.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLight and easy to wear, it hangs beautifully on a fine chain and makes a quietly unusual gift for a collector or watch lover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1820; France; 18K gold, French maker's mark; 4.3 x 1cm; 5.05g.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. Light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49348187554100,"sku":null,"price":3316.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/watch-key-3.jpg?v=1793105133","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-sa\/products\/georgian-french-18k-gold-watch-key-pendant-c1820","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}