Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680
Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680
Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680
Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680
Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680
Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680

Rare early pocket watch key with inner steel hook c1680

Code: 9.89

SOLD

This is a very early pocket watch key from the late 1680s

The key is much bigger than usual and has a large carved handle decorated with pierced work. Inside the handle is a concealed steel hook.

The key also has a fancy carved handle with an oval shape and diamond shape joined by a flower.

The key has the two winding ends and is a size 1 and 6.

The key measures 45mm x 38mm and is in 95% mint condition – a tiny nick on one winding end