Antique Victorian Braided Hair Pocket Watch Chain or Cord

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