Antique French Victorian Silver, Marcasite & Black Silk Ribbon Pocket Watch Fob.

Ribbon-style pocket watch fobs are the oldest of the pocket watch chain styles, predating Alabert chains and used before waistcoat pockets, as small pockets in pants were common through the 1800s. Ribbon-style chains can be for men or women, and can be attached to clothing, by a spring ring or belt clip for example, or remain unattached, as they were when they were first introduced. The ribbon section may be made from a variety of materials, such as fabric, metallic mesh, and metallic panels. The pocket watch would be attached to the fob and pushed into a pocket or waistband; the fob made it quick and easy to access their pocket watch. They continued to be used through the Georgian, Victorian and Edwrdian periods.

This is an elegant mid to late 1800s Victorian pocket watch fob, it has been constructed from black silk grosgrain ribbon with a decorative silver and marcasite buckle, a silver chain and hanger with dog clip.

There are small French hallmarks to the clip, hanger and the buckle. The fob measures approx. 16.5cm by 2.5cm and weighs 5.8g.

The last photo is an example of how these were worn.

In excellent antique condition, this will make a superb addition to a collection.

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