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Vintage Bennett C-31 Pat Pend Turquoise Key Ring Key Fob Southwest Silver-tone stainless steel 👌
Beautiful vintage Bennett PAT. PEND. C-31 Southwest-style key ring/key fob featuring a striking turquoise-colored cabochon surrounded by an ornate twisted-rope and bead-style setting.
The piece has a distinctive Bennett patented-pending C-31 clasp mechanism and large oval wire key ring. The reverse is clearly stamped:
BENNETT
PAT. PEND.
C-31
The turquoise cabochon has an attractive bright blue/turquoise color with natural-looking variations and matrix. The ornate setting gives this piece a wonderful vintage Southwestern/Native American-inspired appearance.
The Bennett C-31 hardware is collectible in its own right, and examples with turquoise are actively listed in the vintage market.
Approximate measurements:
Decorative face: approximately 1 1/2" across
Overall length with ring: approximately 2 3/4"
Please use photos/ruler for additional size reference.
Condition:
Shows vintage age and wear, including surface scratches, patina and minimal wear to the metal consistent with age and use. The turquoise has natural-looking color variation. The clasp/key-ring mechanism is shown in the photographs, including its open position. Please review all photos carefully.
A very unusual piece for a collector of vintage Bennett jewelry, Southwestern jewelry, turquoise, Native American-style accessories, or vintage key fobs.
