{"product_id":"until-death-antique-odd-fellows-gold-filled-enamel-articulated-skull-watch-fob-c-1900-1920","title":"Until Death | Antique Odd Fellows Gold-Filled \u0026 Enamel Articulated Skull Watch Fob, c. 1900–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriendship. Love. Truth. [and Mortality].\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Independent Order of Odd Fellows managed to fit quite a lot of existential philosophy into a very small piece of jewelry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its center are the three linked letters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLT — Friendship, Love and Truth —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the central principles of Odd Fellowship. The skull and crossbones isn't simply decorative Victorian-era morbidity. Within Odd Fellows symbolism, it served as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ememento mori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a reminder of mortality and the temporary nature of earthly life. Friendship, love, truth...and the useful reminder that none of us gets out alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately 1900–1920, the fob is richly detailed on both sides, with contrasting enamel surrounding the FLT emblem and an articulated skull-and-crossbones element that moves on its hinge. Originally intended as a watch fob, it translates remarkably well as a pendant today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique, c. 1900–1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enamel, red glass accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-sided FLT emblem with articulated skull and crossbones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1¾ × ⅞ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition with surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. Enamel shows age-related wear visible in photographs. Articulated skull-and-crossbones element remains functional and moves freely on its hinge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Originally made as a watch fob, Until Death is ready for its second act as a pendant. Add it to a favorite chain or charm collection and enjoy explaining why your tiny ruby-eyed skull is really about friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroStarr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596170133808,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3004\/5488\/files\/ACS_1585.jpg?v=1787672032","url":"https:\/\/retrostarr.com\/products\/until-death-antique-odd-fellows-gold-filled-enamel-articulated-skull-watch-fob-c-1900-1920","provider":"RetroStarr","version":"1.0","type":"link"}