A King Alfonso Xiii Court/Privy Chamber Key, Cased Auction on the 3d October 1914

on the 3d October 1914

the important features and characteristics are visible on the exterior of the helmet

designed to avoid strap wear

although the pin is a period replacement

A King Alfonso Xiii Court/Privy Chamber Key, Cased Auction on the 3d October 1914Silver gilt, bow of the key illustrating the cypher of King Alfonso XIII (1886 1931) in the centre, flanked by a castle at the left and a lion at the right, the side arches of the key with feathering and topped by lion heads, surmounted by the Royal crown, a fleur de lis below, ornate feathering on the stem, collar and tip, intertwined design forming the bit, 42. 5 mm x 112 mm, nice detail, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled