EDWARDIAN, ANTIQUE “UNICYCLE”, GENTLEMAN’S WATCH FOB, C. 1910

This Edwardian Gentleman’s Antique Watch Fob Has A Cycle Theme. Such a cycle with one wheel is called a “Unicycle” and was used in clowning acts usually at circus events. This Watch Fob has a facet cut & bezel set garnet crystal stone atop ascending to the clip mechanism for the watch. The fob measures 4 1/2" Length by 1 1/2" Width. It dates circa 1910.

COMMENT: This Is A Real Gem! Makes A Great Nostalgic Gift For An Uncle or Grandfather!

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CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent except for some erosion of the bakelite on the wheel of the unicycle. This can be professionally restored.

BRIEF HISTORY OF WATCH FOBS

Watch Fobs were always popular during the Victorian times and continue to be so up to present day. The fob chain is simple in set-up. One end of the piece has the fob attached and the other has a connector for the watch. The watch is then placed in a trouser or vest or blouse pocket with the fob portion dangling out to show off. Women commonly wore very ornate little fobs such as decorated balls or baskets of flowers or lockets while men today still wear the heavy machinery fobs that are so collectible along with stone spinner fobs and a variety of other types including fraternal organization fobs.