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Antique Silver Watch Chain and Military Fob
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Antique Silver Watch Chain and Military Fob

1900 - 1920
Sold 8 January 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Description

Antique silver watch chain and military fob.

The chain measures 33cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1917, with a maker’s mark for Herbert Bushell & Son of Birmingham. Each of the links has the lion silver mark.

The chain comes with a silver fob, hallmarked for 1919, with a sponsor’s mark for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. The Kings, Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (the motto of the Order of the Garter), Nec Aspera Terrant (translates as ‘difficulties do not scare us’) and serves as a motto for various military units. The fob also has ‘Egypt’ at the bottom.

The reverse of the fob is engraved, ‘L/Sgt H Roberts, Officers & Sergts, Shoot 1922’.

Total weight 33g.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Watch Chain to the 1910s.

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SA1187461
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Description
Antique silver watch chain and military fob.

The chain measures 33cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

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The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1917, with a maker’s mark for Herbert Bushell & Son of Birmingham.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Each of the links has the lion silver mark.

fig 1. An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental fob pendant.
fig 1. Antique Silver Watch Chain and Military Fob

The chain comes with a silver fob, hallmarked for 1919, with a sponsor’s mark for the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. The Kings, Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (the motto of the Order of the Garter), Nec Aspera Terrant (translates as ‘difficulties do not scare us’) and serves as a motto for various military units. The fob also has ‘Egypt’ at the bottom.

The reverse of the fob is engraved, ‘L/Sgt H Roberts, Officers & Sergts, Shoot 1922’.

Total weight 33g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Watch Chain to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187461
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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Archive I An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental fob pendant. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Watch Chain and Military Fob

Archive II An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental fob pendant. View II
Archive III An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental 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 248
Items Sold 6,689
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental fob pendant.
Antique silver watch chain and military fob
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An antique silver watch chain featuring a T-bar, curb links, a swivel clasp, and a detailed military regimental fob pendant.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watch Chains & Fobs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian / Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar fastening, Swivel clasp, Military regimental fob

FAQs

An albert chain is a type of watch chain designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat or jacket, popularised by Prince Albert during the 19th century.

Traditional watch chains were crafted from sterling silver, rolled gold, solid gold, and base metal alloys, often featuring hallmarks indicating the assay office and year of manufacture.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining silver hallmarks stamped onto individual links, the T-bar, and the swivel clasp, alongside assessing natural patination and wear patterns.

These chains can be repurposed as contemporary necklaces, bracelets, or secured through belt loops and waistcoat pockets for a classic heritage aesthetic.

Silver chains should be stored in anti-tarnish pouches and cleaned gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage intricate engravings and hallmarks.
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