17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant hair allowing the buckle to function

allowing the buckle to function fully

and also including oranges

and featuring fine filigree work around the outer petals

and is commonly depicted carrying Jesus on his shoulders across a river

Timeless vintage Tiffany & Co

17th Century Dolphins Kissing Key Pendant hair allowing the buckle to functionDATE: 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