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Antique Silver Chain and Fob
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Antique Silver Chain and Fob

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 April 2025 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “Antique Silver Chain and Fob” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Antique silver chain and fob.

The chain measures 38cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar, clasps and each of the links has the lion silver mark.

The chain comes with a silver fob, 33mm wide and 43mm high including the fixed loop. The fob has enamel detail, and gilded highlights. The wording on the gilded part reads, ‘1798 HOSC 1898’, and the wording on the enamel part reads, “sobrii faciles simplices” which translates as sober, easy, simple. The fob is hallmarked for 1897.

Total weight 42g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Watch Chain to the 1900s.

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SA1101021
Dealers Notes

ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (because of GPSR legislation, we no longer post items less than 100 years old to Europe, including Northern Ireland).

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.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

Credit / debit card purchases up to £300 can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the 'Purchase Antique' button on each listing page. Alternatively, there is a Paypal payment link if you scroll down the page and we also accept bank transfers.

We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.

Description
Antique silver chain and fob.

The chain measures 38cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar, clasps and each of the links has the lion silver mark.

The chain comes with a silver fob, 33mm wide and 43mm high including the fixed loop. The fob has enamel detail, and gilded highlights.

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The wording on the gilded part reads, ‘1798 HOSC 1898’, and the wording on the enamel part reads, “sobrii faciles simplices” which translates as sober, easy, simple.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The fob is hallmarked for 1897.

Total weight 42g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Watch Chain to the 1900s.

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SA1101021
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 curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Chain and Fob

Archive II An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel. View II
Archive III An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel. View III
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
Location
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 curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel.
Antique silver chain and fob
Ref: SA1101021
An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, a swivel clasp, and an attached decorative fob medallion with blue and white enamel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPocket Watch Chains & Fobs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb link chain, T-bar fastening, Enamelled heraldic fob, Swivel dog clip

FAQs

Pocket watch chains, particularly Albert chains, became ubiquitous during the Victorian era following Prince Alberts popularisation of the style. They were worn across the waistcoat and attached to a pocket watch, frequently adorned with decorative fobs, medals, or seals that denoted membership in societies, academic achievements, or personal crests.

Antique watch chains were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or gold, utilising hand-assembled curb links, trace links, or fancy twisted wire designs. Fobs often incorporated vitreous enamel work, hand-engraving, and base metal or precious metal stampings to create intricate armorial or organisational insignia.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining hallmarks stamped onto the links, T-bar, or the reverse of the fob, which indicate the assay office, metal purity, and date letter. Additionally, genuine antique pieces exhibit authentic age-related patina, hand-finished detailing, and traditional mechanical fasteners such as swivel dog clips.

An antique watch chain can be worn traditionally attached to a waistcoat or lapel, repurposed as a short necklace or bracelet, or displayed within a glass-topped collectors case or shadow box as a piece of historical art. The metallic sheen complements both classic tailoring and eclectic modern aesthetics.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft, non-abrasive microfibre cloth to remove active tarnish while preserving the desirable historical patina. Harsh chemical dips should be avoided, especially on pieces featuring enamel work or hollow stamped components, and the items ought to be stored in dry, anti-tarnish environments.
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