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(SOLD) Antique French 18th Century Double Portrait Miniature Gold Watch Key
(SOLD) Antique French 18th Century Double Portrait Miniature Gold Watch Key
One of One.
For the collector of watch keys, lovers of portrait miniatures and French history.
This is a unique watch key — topped with double sided portrait miniatures of two French Revolutionary era women.
We see a signature that appears to be “Thiboust” and a date that appears to be “ans 7,” referring to Year 7 of the Revolutionary calendar (i.e., 1795). There is writing on both portraits, but only somewhat legible on one of them.
Striking worn on any period chain or a neck ribbon. Or hang this to display with any collection of portrait miniatures.
Marked with French St. Jacques shell.
Gold tests between 15k and just under 18k.
Dimensions and weight:
● 65.5 mm long (including loop and key shank)
● 33 mm wide
● 6.3 mm deep
● 17.1 grams
Period: Georgian, circa 1795
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*US shipping only on this piece.
One of One.
For the collector of watch keys, lovers of portrait miniatures and French history.
This is a unique watch key — topped with double sided portrait miniatures of two French Revolutionary era women.
We see a signature that appears to be “Thiboust” and a date that appears to be “ans 7,” referring to Year 7 of the Revolutionary calendar (i.e., 1795). There is writing on both portraits, but only somewhat legible on one of them.
Striking worn on any period chain or a neck ribbon. Or hang this to display with any collection of portrait miniatures.
Marked with French St. Jacques shell.
Gold tests between 15k and just under 18k.
Dimensions and weight:
● 65.5 mm long (including loop and key shank)
● 33 mm wide
● 6.3 mm deep
● 17.1 grams
Period: Georgian, circa 1795
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*US shipping only on this piece.
