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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain

19th century
Description

Antique silver pocket watch chain.

The chain measures 32cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with a maker’s mark for the Birmingham silversmith Booth & Biggs Ltd. Each of the links has the lion silver mark. The clasp is a 1925 period replacement.

Total weight 41g.

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Albert Chain to the 1890s.

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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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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.

The chain measures 32cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

The T-bar is hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with a maker’s mark for the Birmingham silversmith Booth & Biggs Ltd.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Each of the links has the lion silver mark. The clasp is a 1925 period replacement.

Total weight 41g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Antique Silver Albert Chain to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212186
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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A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip.
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Archive I A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip.

Antique silver pocket watch chain

Archive II A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip. View II
Archive III A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip. View III
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A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip.
Antique silver pocket watch chain
Ref: SA1212186
A sterling silver Albert pocket watch chain composed of polished curb links, a central T-bar attachment, and a swivel clip.
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Popularised during the Victorian era and named after Prince Albert, these chains were designed to secure a pocket watch inside a waistcoat pocket. The T-bar hooked through a waistcoat buttonhole, while a swivel clip attached to the watch bow to prevent accidental dropping.

Authentic period chains were crafted from precious metals including sterling silver, gold, or rolled gold. They commonly feature soldered curb, double-curb, or rope links, accompanied by stamped purity hallmarks on individual components.

Authentic British silver chains usually possess makers marks, purity hallmarks, and date letters stamped onto the T-bar, swivel clasp, and often each individual link. Look for period-appropriate wear and traditional spring-loaded swivel mechanisms.

Modern collectors often wear antique Albert chains as contemporary neck chains or convert them into multi-wrap bracelets. Alternatively, they are mounted inside glazed shadow boxes alongside pocket watches for horological display.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre jewellery cloth formulated for silver to remove surface tarnish without stripping deep natural patina. Avoid chemical liquid dips, as these can damage mechanical spring components inside the swivel clasp.
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