{"product_id":"antique-15ct-gold-watch-key-intaglio-dove-i-bring-happiness-c-1880","title":"Antique 15ct Gold Watch Key Intaglio Dove \"I bring happiness\" , c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Victorian 15ct gold watch key with finely chased decoration and a detailed intaglio depicting a dove holding a leafy branch in its beak. Beneath the motif is the inscription “AFFERO LEATA”, a stylised motto commonly interpreted as “I bring joy” or “I bring happiness”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of naturalistic engraving and symbolic wording gives the piece strong decorative and sentimental character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nIntaglio remains crisp and well defined.\u003cbr\u003e\nLight surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative Victorian watch key combining practical function with meaningful symbolic engraving and refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003e\nVictorian, c.1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks:\u003cbr\u003e\nUnmarked, tests as 15ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight 22mm\u003cbr\u003e\nBase 11mm x 9mm\u003cbr\u003e\nJump ring 3.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\n4 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thenorthc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56832292487548,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/3423\/1615\/files\/il_fullxfull.7872640549_ggro.jpg?v=1780415138","url":"https:\/\/thenorthc.co.uk\/products\/antique-15ct-gold-watch-key-intaglio-dove-i-bring-happiness-c-1880","provider":"thenorthc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}