Sweet little 9K yellow gold watch key/fob in the shape of a fireplace bellows featuring an engraved front surrounding a round cut sardonyx stone and an engraved shield design on reverse.
It measures approximately 1.25 inches long (including bale). Sardonyx measures approximately 5.6mm. Hallmarked as 9K on reverse and including marks for Whitton & Devenport Birmingham 1901 it is also marked as 9K on bale. Wear appropriate for age, and a repair to key as shown in photos. Weighs less than 1 gram.
Whitton & Devenport was an esteemed Victorian-era jewelry and silversmith firm founded by Joseph Whitton in Birmingham, England, around 1837. The firm later became known as William Devenport after he became a partner, and eventually William Devenport & Son, specializing in high-quality leather-clad fitted dressing sets.
The item(s) are antique and sold as is/as found unless otherwise noted. Because they are old, they were used and will not look new or new-like. They likely show wear, fading, scratches, chips, cracks, past repair/restoration, original imperfections and/or damage from normal use. Significant issues are shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds.
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