Description:
A genuine antique pocket watch winding key with an advertising cartouche, marked “Watch Maker & Jeweller” to one side and “Shelley, Leeds & Bradford” to the reverse. This attractive swivel-loop key dates to the late 19th / early 20th century and would have originally been supplied by a provincial watchmaker as a branded accessory. A great combination of practical horological tool and period advertising piece.

Key Details:

• Item type: Pocket watch winding key
• Square size: Approx. 1.4mm
• Overall length: Approx. 38.8mm
• Style: Advertising key with swivel suspension loop
• Material: Brass body with steel shaft
  
• Markings:
  • “WATCH MAKER & JEWELLER”
  • “SHELLEY – LEEDS & BRADFORD”
• Period: Late 19th to early 20th century (approx.)

Dimensions:

• Length: Approx. 38.8mm
• Square: Approx. 1.4mm

Condition:

• Antique condition, as photographed
  
• Brass showing warm patina
• Steel shaft with surface oxidation consistent with age
• Swivel loop operates freely

Summary:
A scarce and attractive signed advertising winding key, ideal for collectors of pocket watch accessories, horological advertising, or for use with a suitable key-wound watch.

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.