15" YGF mixed link straight-style pocket watch chain with a cross pattee-design Masonic fob, handsome YGF knot-design links are flanked on each side by longer open rectangular links with rounded ends and short segments of small oval link chain with a sleek, flat profile to create the entire length of the chain, finished on one end with a heavy medium-sized YGF (marked) swivel, finished on the other side with a short YGF t-bar with an raised center detail that has engraving that matches the knot-design links of the chain, a sturdy ring along the length of the chain can slide a short distance between 2 of the knot-design links and supports a cross pattee-shaped Masonic fob.
YGF fob featuring a base in the shape of a cross pattee has each of the 4 edges finished with a raised fancy YGF filigree cap, front has a slightly raised gold (possibly low karat gold) Masonic compass emblem that is accented with bright blue enamel, smooth polish back and sturdy top connector loop, we currently have the fob positioned about mid-way along the chain but can re-position it closer to the t-bar at no charge on request, chain links and findings are showing light normal wear overall with a few small spots of brass on the end of some links, fob connector loop has a small expert repair, chain measures approx. 385mm in length, fob measures approx. 15mm wide x 19mm tall x 2mm thick. An attractive, high quality vintage chain and fob set in excellent condition!
These fobs may be attached to a pocket watch chain, ladies' slide chain necklace, lapel pin, key chain, pocket watch fob strap, or any other item you would like to customize with an accessory. In addition to the many
Vintage Watch Chains we have available, we also offer a variety of modern fob finishing options; the following links will take you to each of our current listings for that type of finishing product to compliment and display this fob. If you would like us to attach the fob to your selected item, we can do so at no charge on request.
- Age Description:
02Vintage (1940-1980)
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Material:
Gold Filled - Yellow, Enamel
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Chain Style:
Straight, With Decorative Fob
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Primary Finding:
t-bar
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Chain Length:
385mm (15.16 inches)
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Fob Width:
19mm (0.75 inches)
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Fob Height: 15mm (0.59 inches)
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Fob Thickness:
2mm (0.08 inches)
- Chain Link Size: 4x8mm (knot links); 3x7mm (long links); 3x4mm (oval links)
- Chain Weight Class:
02Light
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Unisex
For historical information, photo examples, and suggested wearing styles for our pocket watch chains, please visit our
"How To Wear" Guide.
Our example photos show our items against a backdrop created from a men's medium-sized vest. Depending on the style you are looking to create with your chain, we offer that for someone with a slender build or short to average height, you can expect the shown item to hang off your person similar to the photo. If you have a larger build or are taller than average, please note the chain will hang differently off your person than shown.
As a rule of thumb, on an average-build male, we suggest straight or Albert style chains 10" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 10" to 14" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 14" or longer for heights over 6'2". For Double Albert chain styles, we suggest 20" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 18" to 30" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 24" or longer for heights over 6'2".
Please note: this pocket watch chain and fob combination is a
matched set; however, we may offer the option of purchasing the chain or fob separately; if so, the drop-down menu above gives individual prices and allows you to select your desired choice or combination.
For additional information on gold colors and how they are classified, please check out
this helpful Wikipedia article.
For a comprehensive article detailing the rise of Fraternal Societies during the late 1800s, please check out
this informative article from The Detroit News.
