Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th/20th Century
This antique pocket watch chain and fob is catalogued from the 19th to 20th century. Offered as lot 50, the piece measures 9.5 inches in total length and weighs 11.79 grams.
Its construction includes a triple-strand section of textured elongated beads, an engraved fob pendant, a decorative clip fitting, and a secondary chain extension terminating in a swivel clasp stamped 'AAG CO.' Sourced from the Simmons Collection, the piece was catalogued as an original estate find in overall very good condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch chain and fob
- Length
- 9.5 inches
- Date range
- 19th/20th Century
- Provenance
- Simmons Collection
- Maker stamp
- AAG CO.
- Total weight
- 11.79 grams
- Maker / attribution
- AAG CO.
Design
- Visible features
- • Triple-strand gold-toned chain segment composed of ribbed or textured oval links • Suspended seal-style fob with scrolled openwork and an engraved base • Folded belt or pocket clip terminal featuring scroll ornamentation • Secondary chain drop terminating in a swivel clasp stamped 'AAG CO.'
- Fob Component and Maker Mark
- Visible observations record a "Suspended seal-style fob with scrolled openwork and an engraved base". The exact engraving motif, monogram, or intaglio design on the base is not transcribed or identified in the listing text. The clasp fitting is catalogued with the marking "Stamped AAG CO.". The source text provides no further background or company identity for the AAG CO. stamp.
- Object Type and Configuration
- The item is catalogued under the title "Antique Pocket Watch Chain Fob" and assigned an approximate period of "19/20th Century". The auction description additionally notes the piece as "Original". Direct visual inspection shows a "Triple-strand gold-toned chain segment composed of ribbed or textured oval links" connected with a "Folded belt or pocket clip terminal featuring scroll ornamentation". A "Secondary chain drop terminating in a swivel clasp stamped 'AAG CO.'" completes the hanging assembly.
- Physical Measurements and Cataloguing Limits
- The listing specifies physical dimensions of "size 9.5\" length" and records a "Total weight 11.79 grams". It is documented as "Estate Found" from the "Simmons Collection". The cataloguer notes an assessment of "Overall very good condition". However, the specific metal composition is not documented in the text despite the object's gold-toned appearance, and the functional spring condition of the swivel clasp is not tested or reported in the description.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Specific metal composition is not specified by the auction house despite its gold appearance
- Research required: Internal spring integrity of the swivel clasp is not tested or described
- Research required: Inscription or monogram on the base of the fob is not fully transcribed