Antique Silver Watch Chain and Rifle Fob

Name: Antique Silver Watch Chain and Rifle Fob
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1109172
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Antique silver watch chain and rifle fob.

The chain measures 31cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1901. Each of the links has the lion silver mark. There are three maker’s marks but a little difficult to read, would appear to be HB for the Birmingham silversmith Herbert Bushell.

Also included is a silver fob, with rose gold wash detail, awarded by the HRC rifle club, hallmarked for 1909 with a maker’s mark for the Southampton silversmith Michael Emanuel. The rose gold wash has the initials JJ and the year 1914.

Total weight 71g.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1109172

Dealers Notes

ALL PRICES INCLUDE UK POSTAGE (excluding 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.

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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 watch chain and rifle fob.

The chain measures 31cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1901. Each of the links has the lion silver mark.

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There are three maker’s marks but a little difficult to read, would appear to be HB for the Birmingham silversmith Herbert Bushell.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

fig 1. Antique silver watch chain and rifle fob — fig 1. Antique Silver Watch Chain and Rifle Fob

Also included is a silver fob, with rose gold wash detail, awarded by the HRC rifle club, hallmarked for 1909 with a maker’s mark for the Southampton silversmith Michael Emanuel. The rose gold wash has the initials JJ and the year 1914.

Total weight 71g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1109172

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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