Teardrop gilt stone set antique pocket watch key charm c1850

This is a Victorian gilt metal pocket watch key which was made circa 1850

The gilt metal key is a teardrop shape and set with a glass orange stone on one side and a dark green bloodstone on the other.

The key is smaller than usual and would be perfect on a charm bracelet.

The key has an engraved shank and a simple suspension loop which is fixed

The key has a winding end which is a size 2-3.

The key measures 30mm x 9mm x 5mm

The key is in 90% mint condition – there are some small areas of tarnish and loss of gilding