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Need some help or advice where to look on this one. I purchased this solid silver Albert chain and pocket watch key from a dealer who didn't know of any provenance. I'm guessing at late 19th century owned by a slave trader with some wealth possibly American. I cannot find any hallmarks or perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places. I'm really not sure if it was a pocket watch key. This piece is intriguing, any help will be appreciated. I will post again if I find anything out. Thanks
Many thanks again Trey for the love.
That is a watch Fob, not a watch key. Interesting! Here's another fob that is also a vesta (match holder & Striker).
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-19-african-black-man-slave-1857191663
Here is ANTI-slavery Jewelry.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/anti-slavery-jewelry-shows-social-concerns-and-technology-its-time-180963975/
OMG! It's abolitionist jewelry! Look at this! You need to have that appraised at a proper appraisal!
https://www.cjantiquesltd.com/pendants-lockets/fine-quality-antique-18k-gold-black-slavery-abolitionist-pendant-c1800s
IT IS! LOOK CLOSELY! It depicts the FACE of the “Wedgwood Slave Medallion”!
Hi Celiene. Thank you for your comments and information. Where would you suggest I get this piece appraised ?
Thank you Jenni and fortapache for the loves.
Cheers vetraio50, blunderbuss2, kwqd, Vynil33rpm and valentino97 for the loves