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Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879
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Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879

19th century
Description

This exceptionally rare spinning fob watch key pendant dazzles with exquisite bloodstone and carnelian gems, conjuring an air of timeless sophistication.

Bearing the '18' Birmingham assay and the E date letter for 1879, this piece is a true testament to its late 19th-century origins and authenticity. Its presence in 18ct yellow gold is a rarity we have never encountered before at Lancastrian!

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

STONES

Carnelian & Bloodstone Agate

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 3.8cm x 2.4cm closed

Measures 4.9cm x 2.4cm extended out

Stones measure 1.7cm x 1.3cm

WEIGHT

11.08 grams

HALLMARKS

Watch Key - W.H.H, Crown, 18, Birmingham, Date letter e (1879)

Outside Frame - W.H.H, Crown, 18

CONDITION

This remarkable Victorian spinning watch key is in superb condition and highly desirable. It exudes timeless charm while retaining remarkable features. The piece boasts a full set of crisp and clear hallmarks. The stones are immaculate, with light wear and no chips, preserving their natural beauty, and the gold shows only light surface wear.

Item number - 11528

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Bloodstone Fob Pendant to the 19th Century.

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SA1225727
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11528
Description
This exceptionally rare spinning fob watch key pendant dazzles with exquisite bloodstone and carnelian gems, conjuring an air of timeless sophistication.
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Bearing the '18' Birmingham assay and the E date letter for 1879, this piece is a true testament to its late 19th-century origins and authenticity.
Lancastrian Jewellers

Its presence in 18ct yellow gold is a rarity we have never encountered before at Lancastrian!

fig 1. An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount.
fig 1. Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

STONES

Carnelian & Bloodstone Agate

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 3.8cm x 2.4cm closed

Measures 4.9cm x 2.4cm extended out

Stones measure 1.7cm x 1.3cm

WEIGHT

11.08 grams

HALLMARKS

Watch Key - W.H.H, Crown, 18, Birmingham, Date letter e (1879)

fig 2. An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount.
fig 2. Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879

Outside Frame - W.H.H, Crown, 18

CONDITION

This remarkable Victorian spinning watch key is in superb condition and highly desirable. It exudes timeless charm while retaining remarkable features. The piece boasts a full set of crisp and clear hallmarks. The stones are immaculate, with light wear and no chips, preserving their natural beauty, and the gold shows only light surface wear.

Item number - 11528

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Bloodstone Fob Pendant to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225727
Dealers Internal Ref
11528
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We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount.

Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879

Archive II An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount. View X
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An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount.
Antique 18ct Gold Bloodstone Agate Spinning Fob Watch Key Pendant | Dated 1879
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An antique Victorian 18ct gold spinning fob watch key pendant featuring a swivel-set oval dark green bloodstone with red flecks held within a scrolled mount.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18ct Gold, Bloodstone, Agate
  • ColourGold, Dark Green
  • MotifsSwivel mechanism, Scroll mount, Oval bloodstone cabochon, Suspension ring

This 19th century Victorian spinning fob watch key pendant has an 18ct yellow gold scroll mount, an oval bloodstone cabochon with red flecks, a swivel mechanism, and a suspension ring. Hallmarks include W.H.H, a crown, the number 18, Birmingham, and the date letter e for 1879. The gold shows light surface wear while the stone has light wear and no chips. The piece measures 3.8 cm x 2.4 cm when closed, 4.9 cm x 2.4 cm when extended, and weighs 11.08 grams, with stones measuring 1.7 cm x 1.3 cm. In a home today, this pendant serves as a decorative accessory or a collectible item in a Victorian and Gothic interior scheme. It can be worn on a chain as jewellery or displayed within a traditional collector cabinet alongside other period curiosities.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, pocket watches required an external key to wind the internal mechanism. Goldsmiths designed watch keys as decorative fobs suspended from Albert chains, frequently incorporating swivel or spinning mechanisms set with carved seals and polished hardstones.

Victorian fobs were commonly crafted from high-karat gold, silver, or pinchbeck, framing semi-precious hardstones such as bloodstone, carnelian, onyx, and agate. Bloodstone was particularly favoured for its dark green jasper body interspersed with iron oxide inclusions.

Authentic pieces typically feature British hallmark stamps indicating gold purity, assay office marks, and specific date letters. Look for period-appropriate hand-chased ornamentation, natural wear on the winding pipe, and hand-fitted swivel joints rather than modern cast reproductions.

While originally utilitarian pocket watch accessories, antique watch key fobs are now predominantly worn as statement pendants on fine gold chains, integrated into charm necklaces, or attached to heavy Albert chain bracelets.

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths that can damage natural gemstones. Ensure the internal steel pin of the winding barrel remains dry to prevent rust and maintain the smooth operation of the swivel mechanism.
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