A little piece of history to wear. These Victorian-era pocket-watch keys have been repurposed with sterling silver components as necklace charms and finished with 18-karat gold plating over brass tops and steel key ends.
These are original, Pocket-watch keys were used to wind watches and, on some models, set the hands. They were used during the Victorian era (1837–1901), as well as before it—a small everyday tool, given a new life as jewelry.
Each style has its own details. Some keys bear original size numbers, while others are unmarked. Choose your preferred charm from the variation menu, using the corresponding photos to identify your selection.
Style measurements:
- No.8 — Floral Bar Extension: floral bar extension with linked rings and an oval hanging loop, 2½ inches overall.
- No.7 — Bar Extension: twisted-bar extension with linked rings and an oval hanging loop, 2½ inches overall.
- No.4 — Long: bar extension, 2½ inches overall.
- No.4 — Short: round loop top, 1 inch from the top of the loop to the bottom of the key.
- No.9: round loop top, 1½ inches overall.
Clasp Top-number 8: approximately 1 inch overall.
- Unnumbered — Open Circle Long: open circular head with a longer linked extension, 2¼ inches from the top loop to the bottom of the key.
- Unnumbered — Open Circle Short: open circular head with a short loop attachment, just under 2 inches overall.
This listing is for ONE charm only. A chain is not included. Chains can be purchased separately from other NotSoFlatWare listings.