1820 24 Apr. 6/4 Witness, in the watch-house, took from Ings a knife-case, two balls, and a pistol-key.
1852 R. S. Surtees xix. 94 A most diminutive Geneva watch, hung with pencils, pistol-keys, and other curiosities.
1862 22 July 1/1 Lost,..an engraved silver-backed watch, white face, and a gold chain, with pistol key.