{"product_id":"antique-straw-work-valentine-pocket-watch-chain-woven-straw-love-token-fob-circa-1860","title":"Antique Straw Work Valentine Pocket Watch Chain Woven Straw Love Token Fob Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce survivor when one considers its age and composition. This is the perfect addition to your pocket watch collection or a fabulous addition to your cabinet of curiosities. This mid 19th century example was very intricately made perhaps to be sold to a sailor when docked at an exotic overseas location for him to give as a keepsake\/memento once he has returned home. We can imagine such intricate items of indigenous materials being sold at the harbor side stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main design being 7 lozenge shape diamonds made from woven and twisted grass\/wicker. Each lozenge attached by 4 teeny wicker rings. Two suspension hooks made from boiled twigs wrapped in woven grass\/straw. The original love heart fob suspended from the end, again made from a twig framework wrapped in straw\/wicker with intricate central filigree design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay items are not included with this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35 cm (13.75\") in total including love heart fob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good complete condition. Due to the age and fragile nature of the natural composition, we would not recommend usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the paper is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem ID:12270\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745576198526,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.1632449197_pfdt.jpg?v=1784973555","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/antique-straw-work-valentine-pocket-watch-chain-woven-straw-love-token-fob-circa-1860","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}