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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, 1930
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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, 1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 May 2025 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, 1930” 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 pocket watch chain, 1930.

The chain measures 28cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1930 with a maker’s mark for Herbert Bushell. The clip also has the same date letter and maker’s mark. Each of the links has the lion silver mark and one has the Herbert Bushell mark again.

The chain comes complete with a silver fob, hallmarked for Birmingham 1936. The back of the fob has been engraved and reads, ‘IJM TT 32M 6Secs, R Read 1st HCP, 1936’.

Total weight 29.4g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain to the 1930s.

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SA1121693
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 pocket watch chain, 1930.

The chain measures 28cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1930 with a maker’s mark for Herbert Bushell. The clip also has the same date letter and maker’s mark. Each of the links has the lion silver mark and one has the Herbert Bushell mark again.

The chain comes complete with a silver fob, hallmarked for Birmingham 1936. The back of the fob has been engraved and reads, ‘IJM TT 32M 6Secs, R Read 1st HCP, 1936’.

Total weight 29.4g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121693
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, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain, 1930

Archive II An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant. View II
Archive III An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant. 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 curb links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant.
Antique silver pocket watch chain, 1930
Ref: SA1121693
An antique silver pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and an engraved fob pendant.
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  • ObjectPersonal Jewellery
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar fastening, Swivel clasp, Engraved fob pendant

FAQs

Antique silver should be stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch away from direct sunlight and moisture. Cleaning should be minimal, using a soft microfibre cloth to remove surface dust without scrubbing away the historic patina or damaging delicate engraved details.

While historically worn across a waistcoat or attached to a lapel, these chains can be repurposed today as short necklaces, layered bracelets, or displayed inside a glass-topped collector case as part of a curated study or desk arrangement.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hallmarks stamped onto the links, T-bar, or jump rings, indicating the metal fineness, assay office, and year of manufacture. Genuine period items also exhibit natural tarnishing, hand-engraved details on fobs, and wear consistent with age rather than modern casting flaws.

Traditional watch chains were crafted from solid silver, gold, or filled metals, featuring interlocking curb links or patterned rope designs. They typically incorporated a T-bar to secure through a buttonhole, a swivel clasp for the timepiece, and often one or more decorative fobs or medallions.

Pocket watch chains, particularly the popular Albert chain style named after Prince Albert, became widespread during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. They were designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat or lapel while serving as a prominent display of personal style and social status.
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