Antique Victorian 14K Gold Filled Watch Fob Mesh Clip Chain

Description

Offered . .......
an
antique Victorian/Edwardian gold filled watch fob chain.
The piece is unmarked, but is gold filled, meaning it has a thick layer of 14K gold over base metal with the gold comprising 1/20 or 5% of the total weight of the metal.  The thickness of the gold layer in
gold filled
jewelry contributes strongly to the preservation of these older pieces, as it is 5-10 times thicker than that of
gold plating
, mostly used after about 1920, and is 15-25 times thicker than
gold electroplating
, which is more modern.
The watch fob chain consists of a mesh body decorated at the top and center with a clip and a fob holder.  The clip would fasten to a dress or pocket and hold the piece in place.  The decorative fob hangs from the center holder.  The fob holder  is engraved with an
R
and the fob is engraved with
1910
.   A chain attached to the clip has a watch catch to hold the pocket watch.
The main body of the piece is 4 inches tall by 3/4 inches wide and the chain extends 4 1/4 inches. The piece weighs about 17.6 grams.  It is in excellent pre-owned condition, with no damage.  The watch catch and clip work perfectly.
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