FOB

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Chain for a waistcoat to hang a watch from. The chain is woven from hair. There are three red gold pieces attached to it. One which is a clasp for holding the watch, one to join the two pieces in the center of a cylindrical shape, and one at the opposite end with a bar.

Object name:

FOB

Made from:

Gold -- hair

Made in:

USA

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

17.52

Class:

JEWELRY

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973