White Gold Watch Chain/Fob, Stamped 14K
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Description: Intricate white gold watch chain. Marked 14K. Weight: 11 grams. 13" long. Good clasp.
History: Before World War I, when wristwatches became available, personal watches were carried in pockets. They were attached to short straps that could be leather, ribbon, or metal chain. The strap made it easier to remove the watch from the pocket and easier to handle the watch securely. Men usually carried their watch in a small pocket on the waistcoat, called a fob pocket. Around 1775, waistcoats had several pockets, and for a time it was fashionable to carry a watch in each pocket. Sometimes only one watch was functional, while the others were merely decorative. The fobs hanging from each pocket became quite elaborate, and small personal seals were often attached to the free end. As chain-style fobs began to be made of jewelry quality metal such as gold, silver, or even platinum, they began to be called watch chains or fob chains. These were valuable objects in themselves.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.01875 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 0.5 | Depth(in) = 0.125
Size of Artwork(in): 13"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: White Gold
Circa: Early 20th Century
History: Before World War I, when wristwatches became available, personal watches were carried in pockets. They were attached to short straps that could be leather, ribbon, or metal chain. The strap made it easier to remove the watch from the pocket and easier to handle the watch securely. Men usually carried their watch in a small pocket on the waistcoat, called a fob pocket. Around 1775, waistcoats had several pockets, and for a time it was fashionable to carry a watch in each pocket. Sometimes only one watch was functional, while the others were merely decorative. The fobs hanging from each pocket became quite elaborate, and small personal seals were often attached to the free end. As chain-style fobs began to be made of jewelry quality metal such as gold, silver, or even platinum, they began to be called watch chains or fob chains. These were valuable objects in themselves.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.01875 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 0.5 | Depth(in) = 0.125
Size of Artwork(in): 13"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: White Gold
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition
No flaws found.
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White Gold Watch Chain/Fob, Stamped 14K
Estimate $150 - $275
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