
An eighteenth century love jewel,
gold, in the form of a rectangular plaque with canted corners, the border set with paste in
imitation of diamonds,the central reserve glazed and
enamelled deep blue with a
rebus depicting a key,
a heart, and the word 'DU' ('You' in German),
symbolising 'You Hold the Key to My Heart'
.
Eighteenth century,
German
3.4 cm across
£1175

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