Gold plated Watch Chain and fob from the Knights of Phythias of F. W. Toye, c. 1924

Jewelry

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Gold plated Watch Chain and fob from the Knights of Phythias of F. W. Toye, c. 1924

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.87

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.87 Subject Category: Jewelry Date or Period: C - 1924 Object: Watch fob and chain. Description: Gold plated watch chain with pendant fob. Fob appears to be 14K gold with enameling and captioned "K.XXVP". and the words Pythian Veteran. On reverse side is engraved FWT 1884 - 1924. History of Object: Watch chain with presentation fob from the Knights of Pythias that belonged to Frederick W. Toye who was a member of the lodge at that time from 1884 - 1924. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993