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Heavy Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Large Fob
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Heavy Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Large Fob

19th century
Description

Heavy antique silver pocket watch chain & large fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the graduated links has the lion silver mark. The links measures 11mm wide at their largest. The T-bar is not hallmarked but is silver. The clasp is hallmarked but difficult to read.

The chain comes with an impressive heavy fob, 38mm wide, 46mm high. The front has rose gold wash detail, there is a 4mm scratch to the shield but not too detrimental. The fob was awarded in 1904 and there is a brief engraving to the reverse.

Total weight 83g.

Declaration

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

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Heavy antique silver pocket watch chain & large fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the graduated links has the lion silver mark. The links measures 11mm wide at their largest. The T-bar is not hallmarked but is silver. The clasp is hallmarked but difficult to read.

fig 1. A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents.
fig 1. Heavy Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Large Fob

The chain comes with an impressive heavy fob, 38mm wide, 46mm high. The front has rose gold wash detail, there is a 4mm scratch to the shield but not too detrimental. The fob was awarded in 1904 and there is a brief engraving to the reverse.

Total weight 83g.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1238954
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 A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents.

Heavy Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Large Fob

Archive II A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents. View II
Archive III A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents. View III
Archive IV A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents. View IV
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents.
Heavy antique silver pocket watch chain & large fob
Ref: SA1238954
A heavy sterling silver curb link Albert pocket watch chain featuring a T-bar fastener, swivel clip, and an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents.
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  • ObjectPocket Watch Chain
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Rose Gold
  • ColourSilver, Rose Gold
  • MotifsCurb link, T-bar fastener, Shield fob, Swivel clasp

This Victorian gentleman's library pocket watch chain dates from 1890 and consists of a heavy sterling silver curb link chain, a T-bar fastener, a swivel clasp, and a large engraved shield fob. The piece uses sterling silver and rose gold materials with silver and rose gold colours, finished with a rose gold wash detail on the fob and lion silver marks on each graduated link. Visible details include an engraved shield fob with rose gold accents, a 4 mm scratch on the shield, and hallmarks on the clasp. The chain measures 30 cm long including the T-bar and the clasp, with links up to 11 mm wide, while the fob measures 38 mm wide and 46 mm high with a total weight of 83 g. This accessory serves as a collectable antique item for display in a gentleman's library or study cabinet.

FAQs

Named after Prince Albert, an Albert chain is a decorative secure chain used to attach a pocket watch to a waistcoat or jacket buttonhole, featuring a T-bar and swivel clasp.

Antique watch chains were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked gold, rolled gold, or pinchbeck, often featuring decorative fobs accented with gold inlay or gemstone seals.

Authentic pieces typically bear British hallmarks on individual links, the T-bar, and the swivel clasp, alongside makers marks and date letters indicating the assay office and year of manufacture.

Beyond traditional waistcoat wear, these chains are frequently repurposed as contemporary statement necklaces, wrapped bracelets, or decorative additions to modern jacket lapels.

Clean gently using a soft silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that could strip intentional oxidisation or damage delicate gold overlay detailing.
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