Vintage The Galloway Co. Advertising Watch Fob. Crafted from silver colored metal and greenenamel.
On the reverse, it includes theinscription: "Fob of the month 14, The Galloway Co. Waterloo, Iowa, 5 H.P."
Preowned with signs of wear, but in good condition.
Approximatesize: 1.75 x 1.5 inches. Weight: 0.75 oz.
Popular during the Victorian Era, watchfobs were medallions or ornaments attached to a pocket watch by a strap,chain, or ribbon to help the wearer locate and retrieve their timepiece. Likekey chains, watch fobs came in a variety of types, each with its own style andfunction. Fobs could be decorative, informative, advertising, and functional,all at the same time.