{"product_id":"antique-gold-and-pinchbeck-bloodstone-and-agate-watch-key-fob-c-1850","title":"Antique Gold and Pinchbeck Bloodstone and Agate Watch Key Fob c.1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA richly decorative antique watch key fob in gold and pinchbeck, dating to around 1850, centred on a double-sided hardstone panel set with bloodstone on one face and agate on the other. The bloodstone — deep green with vivid red flecks — and the smoky grey-brown agate present two quite different characters depending on which face is turned outward, giving the piece a pleasing versatility. The gold body is chased with bold rococo scrollwork that frames the stone on both faces, with decorative ball terminals at each shoulder, a winding key bit at one end, and a swivel fob ring at the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWatch key fobs of this quality were worn suspended from a waistcoat chain as both a functional and decorative object — the key used to wind the pocket watch, the fob itself a small statement of taste and means. The rococo revival scrollwork and the bloodstone and agate pairing are both characteristic of mid-Victorian jewellery at its most exuberant. Condition is good. A characterful and collectible piece of Victorian gentleman's accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal: Gold-tested and pinchbeck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEra: Victorian, c.1850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesign: Double-sided hardstone fob — bloodstone and agate; chased scrollwork body, ball terminals, winding key, swivel ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 1.6cm x 4.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 6.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gold and Pinchbeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57182375018845,"sku":"SCD46","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/0471\/3053\/files\/Charm42Alight_7932444d-1f46-4c37-a1ad-c3ebc5df8d47.jpg?v=1743759181","url":"https:\/\/www.spectrumantiques.com\/products\/antique-gold-and-pinchbeck-bloodstone-and-agate-watch-key-fob-c-1850","provider":"Spectrum Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}