GAR WATCH FOB ~ CIVIL WAR VETERAN ~ GOLD AND ENAMEL

Most jewelers are in the habit of dismissing some very beautiful and interesting pieces from an interesting time period because the pieces are either unmarked or have a confusing mark they simply do not understand. But with a little research and a lot of interest in the subject it needs to be understood that pieces are NOT always marked, or have been reworked by an individual to same their sentimental pieces that been broken. Watch Fobs are generally very embellished pieces that were sometimes carried by a gentleman from the time they are given the piece because their pocket watches were part of their everyday attire just like a man today grabs for his wallet to go in his back pocket. It was his useful piece of clothing that was always carried with them.