A King Alfonso Xiii Court/Privy Chamber Key, Cased Auction manufactured by Stanley & Aylward

manufactured by Stanley & Aylward

ring suspension: Order of Mehdauia (Morocco): two-piece construction

Viola Hisson

although the pin is a period replacement

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

A King Alfonso Xiii Court/Privy Chamber Key, Cased Auction manufactured by Stanley & AylwardSilver 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