This heavy, finely engraved metal key ring is a faithful replica of the waistcoat button lost by Bilbo Baggins, the famous, home-loving Hobbit from the Shire, from the globally successful film trilogy*The Hobbit*. This unusual, high-end collector’s item embodies a crucial narrative detail from the work, allowing fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe to carry a subtle and poetic nod to Middle-earth with them every day.
The piece features the high aesthetic fidelity and intricate engraving characteristic of The Noble Collection’s exceptional creations. Crafted from a sturdy metal alloy with an elegant patinated gold finish, the medallion meticulously reproduces the floral and rustic motifs typical of the craftsmanship of Bag End and Hobbiton. The sculpture’s pronounced relief perfectly mimics the original mother-of-pearl or brass button, lending it an authentic charm that will delight enthusiasts of accurate film memorabilia.
Designed primarily to organise a set of keys, personalise a rucksack or be displayed as part of a collection of precious artefacts, this practical item is suitable for all purposes. The medallion is attached to a sturdy split ring via a reinforced link chain, ensuring maximum security for your keys. The product is supplied mounted on its original cardboard backing card within a protective transparent blister pack featuring the official colours of the Warner Bros. licence and the film *The Hobbit*.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: The Noble Collection
- Range: Accessories and Merchandise (Keychains)
- Licence: The Hobbit
- Related item: Bilbo Baggins’ Lost Button (Bilbo’s Button)
- Material: Solid metal (high-quality alloy with an antique gold finish)
- Product type: Miniature replica keyring
- EAN code: 0812370017010
Origin and character lore
In *The Hobbit*, the golden buttons on Bilbo Baggins’ waistcoat symbolise his material comfort, his obsession with Shire etiquette and his peaceful life before his great journey. Everything changes during his psychological showdown with the creature Gollum in the depths of the Misty Mountains. After stumbling upon the One Ring by chance and winning the riddle contest, Bilbo must flee for his life. As he attempts to slip unseen through the Goblin exit guarded by sentries, he becomes stuck in the narrow crevice because of his bulky pockets. By forcing his way through, he manages to escape at the last moment, but at the cost of the magnificent golden buttons on his coat, which are torn off and scattered across the floor of the cave.
