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Antique Silver Churchill Chain and Fob
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Antique Silver Churchill Chain and Fob

19th century
Sold 3 November 2024 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Description

Antique silver Churchill chain and fob.

This style of chain was often worn by Winston Churchill so has become known as the Churchill chain.

The chain measures 35cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1884. Each of the links on the chain have the lion silver mark. The clasp is a little earlier in date, hallmarked for 1880.

Also included is a silver fob (possible originally gilded). There is no date mark but there is a maker’s mark for Denton & Down who registered marks at the beginning of the 20th Century.

Total weight 43g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain to the 1880s.

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SA1089392
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Please contact us regarding international shipping.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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Description
Antique silver Churchill chain and fob.

This style of chain was often worn by Winston Churchill so has become known as the Churchill chain.

The chain measures 35cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1884. Each of the links on the chain have the lion silver mark. The clasp is a little earlier in date, hallmarked for 1880.

Also included is a silver fob (possible originally gilded).

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There is no date mark but there is a maker’s mark for Denton & Down who registered marks at the beginning of the 20th Century.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Total weight 43g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089392
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Churchill Chain and Fob

Archive II An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob. View II
Archive III An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob. View III
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 260
Items Sold 6,720
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob.
Antique silver Churchill chain and fob
Ref: SA1089392
An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring alternating link patterns, a T-bar fastening, and an ornate heraldic fob.
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  • ObjectPocket Watch Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFancy link chain, T-bar fastening, Heraldic shield fob, Swivel clasp

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An Albert chain is a type of watch chain attached to a pocket watch, popularized by Prince Albert during the Victorian era. It was typically secured through a buttonhole in a waistcoat or vest, with the watch tucked into the pocket and a decorative fob suspended below.

These chains were traditionally crafted from sterling silver or gold, often featuring hallmarking stamps on individual links and the T-bar. Common British hallmarks include assay office marks, date letters, and makers marks indicating purity and origin.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit genuine age-related wear, traditional link construction methods such as soldered joints, and authentic period hallmarks stamped onto the metal. Testing the metal content and examining the clasp mechanisms also help verify period manufacture.

In contemporary styling, antique watch chains can be repurposed as statement bracelets, worn as necklaces, or displayed within glass domes and shadow boxes as cabinet curiosities.

Silver chains should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the original patina. Avoid harsh chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, and abrasive pastes, which can damage delicate links and vintage engravings.
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