Lot 850
A mid 19th century gold agate watch key and a late 19th century gold hardstone fob.
Description
Condition Report
A mid 19th century gold agate watch key and a late 19th century gold hardstone fob. The floral embossed watch key with oval-shape chalcedony and foil back quartz inset, the foliate fob with shield-shape bloodstone and scrolling pedestal, both suspended from a late 19th century gold jump ring. Length of key 3.7cms. Length of fob 2.7cms. Total weight 10.9gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Watch key component may require attention, appears slightly off-square to barrel.
- Various agates in good to fair condition with mostly minor abrasions, the foil back quartz with noticeable abrasion and nicks.
- Deterioration to the foil backing.
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