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Antique 18K Gold French Dog Seal Fob Pendant Watch Key Initials D D Bloodstone

$2,516.03
£1,845.63
€2,100
CA$3,434.57
A$3,863.13
CHF 2,003.72
MX$46,862.54
NOK 25,405.97
SEK 23,908.44
DKK 15,979.93
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About the Item

This beautiful seal in the shape of a dog with its matching watch key was made in France in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. It would have graced a French gentleman's waistcoat as part of his watchchain. It is made out of 18 karat yellowgold, the dogs eyes are set with two small ruby cabochons. The dog is stting wwith his head up on an oval gold plate mounted onto a thick oval heliotrope also known as bloodstone. The stone is engraved with two letters, D D in gothic script. From an eyelet at the back of the dog colar an 18 karat gold matching watchkey is suspended. The engraved watchkey is fitted with a hexagonal bloodstone. The watchkey meassures 3 cm.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    6.84 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.95 in (24 mm)Width: 0.67 in (17 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490123796312

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