SOLD Antique 15K & Enamel Watch Chain Fob abalone Circa 1960-1980

Circa 1960-1980

Set on a simple 14 karat yellow gold shank

including chasing

or in a friendly way

A great piece from a great era in the Arts

SOLD Antique 15K & Enamel Watch Chain Fob abalone Circa 1960-1980The main use of the watch chain was to simply ensure the security of the pocket watch. The pocket watch emerged in the 17th Century and the style grew in popularity when Charles II popularized the waistcoat in 1675. By the Victorian Era, most men sported these decorative yet practical contraptions. Victorian gentlemen tended to decorate their watch chains with fobs. Watches were worn in the waistcoat pocket, with a chain attached for easy access. The