Gold Plate pocket watch key fob c.1880

This gilt pocket watch key fob weighs 5.61g and is 42.5mm long, with an ornate shank that adds decorative interest as well as function. There is some wear to the gold plating typical of a piece this age. Key fobs were traditionally worn on watch chains to help wind a pocket watch and to provide a visual counterbalance to the watch itself, often reflecting the wearer’s taste or status. Over time they became personal adornments in their own right, chosen for symbolism, craftsmanship, or simple ornament, and were commonly worn even when no longer strictly needed for winding, as part of the established language of watch chains and dress.

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