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Antique Silver Double Watch Chain & Vesta
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Antique Silver Double Watch Chain & Vesta

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique silver double watch chain & vesta.

Each chain measures 21cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are all hallmarked for Birmingham 1919, as is one of the links. Each link has the lion silver mark.

Also included is a later heavy silver and enamel fob hallmarked for 1945. The medal was from the Lincoln Football League although it was never presented as there is no inscription to the back.

There is also a silver vesta case hallmarked for 1914. It has initials in the cartouche to the front.

Total weight 78g.

Declaration

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

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SA1240553
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Description
Antique silver double watch chain & vesta.

Each chain measures 21cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The T-bar and clasp are all hallmarked for Birmingham 1919, as is one of the links. Each link has the lion silver mark.

Also included is a later heavy silver and enamel fob hallmarked for 1945.

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The medal was from the Lincoln Football League although it was never presented as there is no inscription to the back.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

There is also a silver vesta case hallmarked for 1914. It has initials in the cartouche to the front.

Total weight 78g.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1240553
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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An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion.

Antique Silver Double Watch Chain & Vesta

Archive II An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion. View III
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion.
Antique silver double watch chain & vesta
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An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring curb links, a T-bar, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb chain links, T-bar clasp, Engraved scrollwork, Enamel shield

This Edwardian gentleman's library accessory comprises an antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain complete with curb links, a T-bar clasp, an engraved silver vesta case, and an enamel Lincoln Football League fob medallion. The metal components display a polished silver finish, complemented by blue and red enamel on the central shield motif of the medallion and intricate engraved scrollwork across the surface of the rectangular vesta case. Hallmarks are visible on the T-bar, clasp, and links, while the front cartouche of the vesta case bears engraved initials. Each chain measures 21 cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Such historic pocket watch chains and accessories suit display within a study, office, or library setting today, resting inside a display cabinet, atop a desk, or mounted within a collector's frame. Collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware acquire these pieces to preserve traditional gentleman's accessories from the early twentieth century. The item functions purely as a decorative display object or collector's piece within modern interior spaces, reflecting period craftsmanship without any requirement for active daily wear or utility.

FAQs

A double Albert watch chain is a functional piece of traditional jewellery consisting of two separate lengths of chain connected by a central T-bar, which secures into a waistcoat buttonhole. One side typically holds a pocket watch, while the opposing side holds an accessory such as a vesta case, key, or decorative fob.

Antique Albert chains and vesta cases were most commonly constructed from sterling silver, hallmarked gold, silver-gilt, or pinchbeck. Accompanying decorative fobs often incorporated vitreous enamel work, carved gemstones, or engraved silver medals.

Authentic British silver items feature official hallmarks on individual chain links, the T-bar, swivel clasps, and the vesta case. These marks include a purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a makers stamp.

In contemporary fashion, an antique double Albert chain can be worn across a tailored waistcoat, styled as a layered necklace, or secured to a jacket lapel. Vesta cases and fobs can also be reconfigured as pendants or charm attachments.

Silver components should be cleaned gently using a soft, lint-free silver polishing cloth to avoid removing delicate surface details or chasing. Enamel sections must be kept away from harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners to prevent cracking or discoloration.
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