Gentleman's large pocket watch chain antique fob given by the Temperance Society when you pledged your abstinence of alcohol.
Similar to the fobs I have supplied to Pinewood Studios.
(Please excuse all the reflections/dark shadows in the pictures - was very difficult to photograph).
Measures; 3.7cm height (including the top ring), 3.2cm diameter and weighs 4.2 grams.
Large bevel edge circular shaped silver tone (aluminium) fob which is beautifully adorned to the front in raised script with the words; BAND OF HOPE and has reference to the Bible passage; 'PHIL . 1V . 13' to base.
The back is beautifully decorated with a rose and leaf adornment and has an elaborate Medieval banner cartouche to centre containing the words; PLEDGED TO RESIST OUR COUNTRY'S GREATEST FOE.
Robust secure top ring to attach to a Gentleman's pocket watch chain.
Excellent clean and bright condition with no wear (looks to have had very little use, perhaps the original owner did not adhere to his pledge) and just a little bit of extremely light overall patina / tiny surface scratches (showing under eyeglass only) commensurate with age.
Will arrive in a new velvet presentation pouch and be securely and safely packed.
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declaration
riversidemaximus23 has clarified that the Pocket Watch Chain Fob 1920s Temperance Abstinence Band of Hope (LA539533) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1920s