Victorian Silver Watch Chain and Lion Swivel Fob

Name: Victorian Silver Watch Chain and Lion Swivel Fob
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1130922
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Victorian silver watch chain and lion swivel fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are marked Sterling and have the maker’s mark for the Birmingham silversmith Charles Daniel Broughton, first registered in 1881.

The chain comes with a silver swivel fob surmounted by a lion with a ball representing supremacy over the world. The swivel is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with a maker’s mark for James Alexander, first registered in 1881. The fob has two stones, bloodstone and carnelian, some surface marking and a small chip to the edge of the bloodstone, but nothing too serious.

The watch and chain come in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130922

Dealers Notes

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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

Victorian silver watch chain and lion swivel fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

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The T-bar and clasp are marked Sterling and have the maker’s mark for the Birmingham silversmith Charles Daniel Broughton, first registered in 1881.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

fig 1. Victorian silver watch chain and lion swivel fob — fig 1. Victorian Silver Watch Chain and Lion Swivel Fob

The chain comes with a silver swivel fob surmounted by a lion with a ball representing supremacy over the world. The swivel is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 with a maker’s mark for James Alexander, first registered in 1881. The fob has two stones, bloodstone and carnelian, some surface marking and a small chip to the edge of the bloodstone, but nothing too serious.

The watch and chain come in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130922

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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