When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Handmade Sterling Silver Spiral Key Fob / Artisan Keychain
Offered for sale is a striking handmade sterling silver key fob featuring a beautifully executed double spiral design and substantial hand-crafted construction.
This unusual piece combines a traditional key form with bold studio jewelry aesthetics. The focal point is the pair of large dimensional spirals that create a strong visual statement while giving the piece an organic, sculptural quality.
The spirals evoke a variety of interpretations including ancient symbolism, Celtic-inspired motifs, natural forms, movement, and life-cycle imagery. The design invites personal interpretation and possesses the distinctive character often associated with artisan bench-made jewelry.
Rather than relying on ornamentation, the maker utilized clean lines, solid sterling construction, and balanced proportions to create a piece that functions as both a practical object and a work of wearable art.
Details
- Handmade artisan key fob
- Sterling silver (.925)
- Marked 925
- Double spiral motif
- Modernist design
- Studio jewelry aesthetic
- Estate collection length: 2.75 inches
- Weight: 20.76 grams
Please refer to measurement photographs for exact dimensions.
Design Notes
The oversized spiral forms create a distinctive sculptural silhouette rarely encountered in traditional key designs. The piece exhibits characteristics commonly associated with handcrafted studio jewelry, including subtle tool marks and evidence of hand-finishing consistent with artisan production.
The double spiral motif may appeal to collectors of:
- Modernist jewelry
- Studio jewelry
- Artisan silver work
- Celtic-inspired design
- Symbolic jewelry
- Sculptural objects
- Unusual key forms
Hallmarks
The marks visible beneath the spirals appear to be finishing or fabrication marks rather than additional legible hallmarks.
Condition Notes
- Solid sterling construction
- Attractive natural patina
- Light age-appropriate wear
- Good overall condition
- No significant damage observed
Please examine all photographs carefully as they accurately represent the item being offered.
Collector's Note
This piece comes from a larger estate collection assembled over many years and reflects a preference for unusual artisan-crafted sterling silver objects. Additional sterling silver key forms, pendants, crosses, and other distinctive estate jewelry pieces are available in separate listings. Combined shipping is gladly offered whenever practical.
