A highly decorative French chatelaine watch fob, crafted in brass and composed of seven hinged articulating openwork panels. Each panel is meticulously detailed with naturalistic motifs, including flowers, sea creatures, and rocaille elements, lightly oxidised to emphasise the relief and contrast with polished gold-plated heart- and diamond-shaped appliqués. The fob is fitted with a swivel clasp for attachment to a pocket watch and a small bolt ring from which pendants or practical accessories could be easily attached and exchanged. An intricate and versatile piece of Victorian costume jewellery, combining richly worked ornament with the adaptable function of the traditional Watch fob.
This chain measures 13 cm long and 2,1 cm wide, and features a swivel clasp for your watch and a small bolt ring for a pendant or accessory.
In near perfect antique condition! No major visible dents or scratches. One missing Gold-Plated bead in the center. Likely originally partially silver-plated which has since worn away almost completely. Swivel clasp functions perfectly. Fully cleaned, and ready to wear!
A highly decorative French chatelaine watch fob, crafted in brass and composed of seven hinged articulating openwork panels. Each panel is meticulously detailed with naturalistic motifs, including flowers, sea creatures, and rocaille elements, lightly oxidised to emphasise the relief and contrast with polished gold-plated heart- and diamond-shaped appliqués. The fob is fitted with a swivel clasp for attachment to a pocket watch and a small bolt ring from which pendants or practical accessories could be easily attached and exchanged. An intricate and versatile piece of Victorian costume jewellery, combining richly worked ornament with the adaptable function of the traditional Watch fob.
This chain measures 13 cm long and 2,1 cm wide, and features a swivel clasp for your watch and a small bolt ring for a pendant or accessory.
In near perfect antique condition! No major visible dents or scratches. One missing Gold-Plated bead in the center. Likely originally partially silver-plated which has since worn away almost completely. Swivel clasp functions perfectly. Fully cleaned, and ready to wear!
