A superb top quality antique rolled gold fob chain made by the exclusive American company Bates & Bacon (1867-1943) who were notable for producing very high quality gold filled jewellery and watch cases.
This fob chain is an absolute beauty and exceptionally ornate. The top features an embossed clip that is stamped "PAT'D SEPT. 22 03' (1903). Multiple rows of fancy box link chain between golden crowns, suspend from the clip and terminate in an elaborate large size fob pendant that is decorated in flowers and tiny gold beading. It also has a chain with a swivel clip to attach to a pocket watch.
Evoking the bygone age of Edwardian elegance this fabulous antique American fob chain remains in very fine condition showing only the lightest of surface wear to the heavy gold plating. An exceptional example of its type and a fine collectors piece.
MATERIALS: rolled gold/gold filled
DIMENSIONS: length top to bottom 4-3/4" (12cm), width approx. 1" (2.5cm), fob approx. 1" (2.5cm) across and high, chain with the swivel attached 4-3/4" (12cm) long
MARKS: stamped 'BATES BACON' on the swivel clip
WEIGHT: 34.3 grams
DATE: Edwardian, circa 1905
CONDITION: in excellent condition with minimal wear and the clip in perfect working order
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Materials: Rolled Gold, Gold Filled.