17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant hair with clear Birmingham hallmarks from

with clear Birmingham hallmarks from the year 1871

Marks to the inner band indicate it was made in Taxco

Timeless vintage Tiffany & Co

allowing the buckle to function fully

17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant hair with clear Birmingham hallmarks fromDATE: 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