In the 1700s, men started carrying many pocket watches, each fastened to a decorative chain called a fob. Over time, fobs became a fashion statement with many representations of who the wearer is. It bore special inscriptions dedicated to achievements, clubs, or advertisements.

On the back of the fobs, the markings displayed who made it, when, and where they made it. A seller told me they found a piece from the 1930s, but upon further research through the markings, it turned out to be from 1896. That was a joy to discover.

These beautiful and meaningful pieces are like a wearable time machine, but they are also just plain fun to wear!