Vintage J.F.S.S. Gold Filled Watch Chain/Fob
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Description: Gold filled. Marked JFSS. 9.5" long with circular fob at the end, good clasp. Weight: 2 grams.
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) = 0.00625 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 0.5 | Depth(in) = 0.25
Size of Artwork(in): 9.5"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Gold filled.
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) = 0.00625 | Height(in) = 2 | Width(in) = 0.5 | Depth(in) = 0.25
Size of Artwork(in): 9.5"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Gold filled.
Circa: Early 20th Century
Condition
Some wear.
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Vintage J.F.S.S. Gold Filled Watch Chain/Fob
Estimate $30 - $60
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