Antique Silver Watch Chain and Chess Fob

Name: Antique Silver Watch Chain and Chess Fob
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA949612
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Description

Antique silver watch chain and chess fob.

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

The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1896 and have the makers mark for the Birmingham based manufacturing jewellers Manton & Mole. Each of the links on the chain have the lion silver mark.

Also included is a silver The Chess Amateur Medal, awarded to G R Hardcastle, and hallmarked for Birmingham 1908. Originally there would have been blue enamel detailing but only traces now remain.

Total weight 38.6g.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA949612

Dealers Notes

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Please contact us regarding international shipping.

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.

We are a VAT registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations.

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We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

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 watch chain and chess fob.

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

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The T-bar and clasp are hallmarked for 1896 and have the makers mark for the Birmingham based manufacturing jewellers Manton & Mole.

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Each of the links on the chain have the lion silver mark.

fig 1. Antique silver watch chain and chess fob — fig 1. Antique Silver Watch Chain and Chess Fob

Also included is a silver The Chess Amateur Medal, awarded to G R Hardcastle, and hallmarked for Birmingham 1908. Originally there would have been blue enamel detailing but only traces now remain.

Total weight 38.6g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA949612

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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