The Anti-Theft Pocket Watch Chain

This watch is an example of of anti-theft pocket watch designs from the Victorian Era. Antique watch expert Dan Coatsworth explains that watches were so expensive at the time and so easy to steal that the spring-loaded spikes remain in place if the chain is pulled slowly, but project if the loop is pulled quickly. As in Dune, the slow blade penetrates the shield.

Some of the inventors took advantage of the cylindrical shape to craft charming acorn shapes. They all attempted to do harm or at least alarm to the would-be thieves.

-via Steampunk Tendencies


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