8" braided black ribbon straight style pocket watch chain with a YGF fancy t-bar

8" braided black ribbon straight style pocket watch chain with a YGF fancy t-bar

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8" braided black ribbon straight style pocket watch chain with a yellow gold filled (YGF) fancy t-bar, textured black vintage ribbon has been expertly woven into a heavy weight box-weave pattern that, due to the nature of the material, has a slight bit of stretch to the weave and tapers at the ends to the YGF connector loops woven into the end of the design, one side of the chain is finished with a short length of YGF oval link chain that connects to the fancy YGF t-bar with a twisted design along the length, opposite end of the chain is finished with a small YGF classic swivel clasp, this chain is reminiscent of a remembrance braided hair chain and the ribbon does appear similar to safety necklace material we have seen used with watches from the late 1800's so it may be a variation of that style of chain made from an item important to the original owner, chain findings and length are showing normal even wear overall with a small amount of fraying on a few of the ribbons' edges along with some brass on the chain segment between the t-bar and ribbon, chain measures approx. 202mm in length, chain ribbon measures approx. 9mm square. An unusual and attractive vintage chain in excellent overall condition!
  • Age Description: 01Antique (pre-1940)
  • Material: Gold Filled - Yellow, Ribbon
  • Chain Style: Straight
  • Primary Finding: t-bar
  • Chain Length: 202mm (7.95 inches)
  • Chain Link Size: 9mm square
  • Chain Weight Class: 04Heavy
  • Condition: Excellent
  • 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".
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We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our website, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

In each description, we attempt to note the following things:
<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

Taking an example of a watch already described, we've bracketed the different sections and ordered them as above:
<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

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