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A whispered love letter from the late 1800s, this charming antique Victorian key brooch symbolises the literal “key to the heart.” Beautifully rendered as an ornate skeleton key in warm 15ct yellow gold, it is adorned with luminous, hand-set natural seed pearls, long associated with innocence, purity, and loyalty.
In the romantic language of the Victorians, the key was a powerful token of devotion, representing full access to the giver’s heart. This piece likely once graced the high lace collar of a cherished wearer, serving as a quiet emblem of a clandestine romance or perhaps marking a significant coming-of-age moment, as the key to adulthood.
To find a piece of 19th-century finery in such exceptional condition is a rare delight, making it a truly “locked-in” treasure for collectors or anyone seeking an antique gift with a meaningful story. Style it on a contemporary blazer or fasten to a silk scarf to carry its romantic legacy into the present day.
WEIGHT: 7.4 grams
MEASURES: Height 42mm x Width 15mm x Depth 3mm
METAL: Yellow Gold (Tested 18ct)
STONES: Seed Pearls
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 - 1900)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 24-114
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