Antique Pocket Watch Key No 3 Charm Necklace

An antique pocket watch key with pearl and citrine charms on an italian heavily gold plated chain. A beautiful and unique necklace. The watch key has the number 3 on one side and a floral motif on the other.

Pocket watches were first made in the 16th century and required a key to keep them running, both to set the time and wind the watch. Some types of watch keys were very ornate and others very simple metal keys. The more ornate ones were intended to be worn on a watch chain or chatelaine and displayed publicly. By the mid 1940's wrist watches had generally replaced pocket watches.

The pocket watch key measures 3.5cm. The chain is adjustable and can be worn at either 40cm, 42cm or 45cm. 

This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. The antique watch key is in great condition.

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