Tag: Novelty

Silver Needle Case in Shape of Key

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Biedermeier Silver Needle case in the form of a key, created as a brooch with jasseron chain, Netherlands, 19th century

Another novelty item, this is a needle case in the shape of a key. Adding to it’s novelty, it has been constructed as a brooch. A jasseron chain is a fancy way of describing a chain that consists of round loops strung together. Link
Key Shaped Needle Case
Key Shaped Needle Case
Key Shaped Needle Case 2
Key Shaped Needle Case 2
Seller: Luctors Shop Seller Description:

Silver 833/1000

Age: Second half 19th century
Country: Netherlands
Weight: Other
Condition: In good condition
Material Content: .833 – Portugal [after 1886], Netherlands [until 1953], Denmark [after 1800], Norway [18th C.]

Biedermeier silver needle case in the form of a key, created as a brooch with jasseron chain Length: 10 cm Diameter: 4 cm Length chain: 27.4 cm Weight: 29.4 grams In beautiful condition Will be sent via registered mail.

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Lock Shaped Locket and Watch with Key

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Lock Shaped Locket and Watch with Key

This one is a bit of a novelty item, in the shape of a padlock. Link
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket with Key
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket with Key
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket 2
Lock Shaped Watch and Locket 2
Seller: Fellows Auction House in the U.K. Seller Estimate: £1,200 – £1,800 Seller Description:

An early Victorian gold, diamond and enamel novelty pocket watch, circa 1840. Designed as a padlock, with blue guilloche enamel and rose-cut diamond keyhole front, opening to reveal the watch face, the reverse with locket compartment. Together with original key. Cuvette engraved Fred’c Courvoisier. Length 4.7cms. Total weight 38.1gms.

Seller condition description:  
  • Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • The padlock section to the top hinges open with a clasp to one side.
  • Locket section is oval with glass cover.
  • Reverse of locket with shallow dents.
  • Back plate to the watch section has a screw deficient and is slightly dented.
  • Diamonds well matched.
  • Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.
  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
  • Enamel with slight surface scratches.
  • Top opens via a grooved push button.
  • The watch is curently ticking.
  • May be in need of attention.
 
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