17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant vintage graduated from the centre

graduated from the centre

A stylish half eternity ring set with four natural blue sapphires and three brilliant cut diamonds

5ct approx

fastened with a period silver and marcasite clasp

17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant vintage graduated from the centreDATE: 17th Century An original 17th century iron key with the most wonderfully ornamented head: two dolphins kissing. The antique key dealer I bought this from informed me that it's French, the part I just referred to as "head" is actually called the "bow", and that it's previously been cleaned (with evidence of the older rust patina) still on show at the collar. I've been looking out for one of these with some sort of interesting unusual symbolism