Heavy Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain and Fob

Name: Heavy Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain and Fob
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA707846
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Heavy Victorian silver albert chain and fob.

The chain measures 35cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the graduated links has the lion silver mark, although the marks are quite rubbed. The T-bar is hallmarked for 1866 and the clasp is a little later, hallmarked for 1888.

The fob is silver, hallmarked for 1902, and it has rose gold wash detail to the front. The back has a 1902 inscription for 1st prize for fielding, AUCC. The fob measures 31mm wide and 42mm high.

The chain and fob have a nice weight at just over 80g.

The chain and fob will come in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA707846

Dealers Notes

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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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Description

Heavy Victorian silver albert chain and fob.

The chain measures 35cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the graduated links has the lion silver mark, although the marks are quite rubbed. The T-bar is hallmarked for 1866 and the clasp is a little later, hallmarked for 1888.

fig 1. Heavy Victorian sterling silver albert chain and fob — fig 1. Heavy Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain and Fob

The fob is silver, hallmarked for 1902, and it has rose gold wash detail to the front. The back has a 1902 inscription for 1st prize for fielding, AUCC. The fob measures 31mm wide and 42mm high.

The chain and fob have a nice weight at just over 80g.

The chain and fob will come in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA707846

About the Dealer

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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