Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord

Name: Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord
Brand: Unknown
Price: 695 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A very fine Victorian braided hair cord for a pocket watch. Comprised of braided, twisted, and woven hair set with gold plated caps and findings. A gold filled chain is suspended from the center box setting. In the Georgian and Victorian eras, woven hair art was used to memorialize a departed loved one or given as a keepsake memorial for a loved one in their absence. This watch chain clearly kept the memory of a loved on in an intimate proximity. Simply a wonderful piece! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with a few stray hairs here & there, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Small stone missing from center piece. Measurements: Length: ca. 14 3/4 in. (or ca. 375 mm) Width: ca. 14 mm Depth: ca. 5 mm Weight: ca. 10 grams Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.

Case Material:

Gold Plate

Weight:

10 g

Case Dimensions:

Width: 0.56 in (14 mm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)Length: 14.77 in (375 mm)

Style:

Victorian

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with a few stray hairs here & there, some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Small stone missing from center piece.

Seller Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Reference Number:

Seller: DSA INV1stDibs: LU849312599032

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