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BOOK PIECE FROM THE C. Jeanenne Bell Collection, who appeared on Antiques Roadshow and authored several jewelry books, including Collector's Encyclopedia of Hairwork Jewelry. She was a certified appraiser and jewelry dealer and one of the top experts on hairwork jewelry. SEE ALL PICTURES WHILE STILL INTACT, THE HAIR IS SEPARATED IN SEVERAL SPOTS. Antique Victorian watch chain, ca. 1830-1860, featuring two rows of table-worked hair in brown. Adorned with gold-filled findings, including a decorative slider, swivel clasp, T-bar, and a rare fob watch key. While metal shows a fine patina, the hair weave has damage and fraying consistent with its age. A rare example of mourning jewelry. Suitable for antique exhibitions, reenactments, museum displays, conventions, gothic galas, and collector showcases. Measurements: • Total Length: 13" Era: Victorian (1830-1860) Material: Human Hair, Gold Filled Type: Watch Chain Style: Mourning Jewelry Construction: Table-worked Findings: Swivel Clasp, T-Bar Accent: Fob Watch Key Color: Brown, Gold Theme: Memento Mori Origin: English/American Keywords: Mourning Jewelry, Memento Mori, Hairwork, Antique Watch Chain, Victorian Fob, Sentimental, Civil War, Gothic, Curiosities, Oddities, Historical, Gold Filled