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English 1936 Silver Double Watch Chain and Fob
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English 1936 Silver Double Watch Chain and Fob

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 October 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “English 1936 Silver Double Watch Chain and Fob” 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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English 1936 silver double watch chain and fob.

The T-bar and the two clasps are hallmarked for Chester 1936 with the same maker’s mark of B&S, believed to be the Birmingham silversmith Britton & Sons. Each of the links has the lion silver mark and one link has the B&S and 1936 letter so we can be sure that all the chain components started off life together.

The chains measure 18.5cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Clasp to clasp is 33cm.

Total weight 47g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1930s.

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English 1936 silver double watch chain and fob.
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The T-bar and the two clasps are hallmarked for Chester 1936 with the same maker’s mark of B&S, believed to be the Birmingham silversmith Britton & Sons.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Each of the links has the lion silver mark and one link has the B&S and 1936 letter so we can be sure that all the chain components started off life together.

The chains measure 18.5cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Clasp to clasp is 33cm.

Total weight 47g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232554
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 double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob. SOLD5 OCT 26
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Archive I A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob. SOLD5 OCT 26

English 1936 Silver Double Watch Chain and Fob

Archive II A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob. View II
Archive III A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob. View IV
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob.
English 1936 silver double watch chain and fob
Ref: SA1232554
A sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, two swivel clips, a central T-bar, and a shield-shaped silver fob.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar fastener, Swivel clasps, Shield fob

This English double watch chain and fob dates to 1930 and belongs to the Art Deco style, rendered in sterling silver with a bright silver finish. The assembly comprises interlocking curb links, a central T-bar fastener, two swivel clasps, and an ornate shield-shaped fob decorated with engraving. The metal exhibits a polished surface and precise linkage, complete with visible hallmarks stamped on the T-bar, clasps, and individual links. The chains measure 18.5 cm long including the T-bar and the clasp, and 33 cm from clasp to clasp, with a total weight of 47 g. The piece suits display in a gentleman's library or collection cabinet, or integration into historical dress accessories.

FAQs

A double Albert chain is a traditional pocket watch accessory featuring two lengths of chain attached to a central T-bar, which secures through a waistcoat buttonhole. Named after Prince Albert, these chains allowed gentlemen to carry a pocket watch on one side and an accessory, such as a fob or compass, on the other.

During the 1930s, watch chains were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, gold, or gold plate. The links were typically constructed using durable curb, cable, or Prince of Wales designs, often accompanied by solid silver T-bars, swivel clasps, and decorative fobs.

Authentic English silver watch chains feature British hallmarks stamped on individual components, including the T-bar, clasps, and fobs. These hallmarks typically display a makers mark, a lion passant indicating sterling silver purity, an assay office symbol, and a specific date letter.

Beyond traditional pairing with a vest or waistcoat, silver double Albert chains are frequently re-purposed as vintage necklaces or layered bracelets. The T-bar and decorative fob provide a focal point when fastened as a modern collar necklace.

Clean silver watch chains gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polishing cream, avoiding liquid dips that can remove intentional patination. Store the chain flat in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch or lined jewellery box to prevent link abrasion.
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