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Antique Silver Watch Chain and Vesta
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Antique Silver Watch Chain and Vesta

19th century
Description

Antique silver watch chain and vesta.

Each chain measures 23cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Both of the clasps have hallmarks for Birmingham 1889, with a maker’s mark for Charles Daniel Broughton, the Birmingham gold and silver chain maker. Each of the links has the lion silver mark. The T-bar is a period replacement, being hallmarked for 1919.

Also included is a silver vesta case, hallmarked for Chester 1916 with a maker’s mark for J & R Griffin. There is a slight unevenness to each side but not too detrimental at all.

The fob is hallmarked for Birmingham 1914. Rose gold wash detail to both sides, and free from inscriptions.

Total weight 83g.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Albert Watch Chain to the 1880s.

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Description
Antique silver watch chain and vesta.

Each chain measures 23cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

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Both of the clasps have hallmarks for Birmingham 1889, with a maker’s mark for Charles Daniel Broughton, the Birmingham gold and silver chain maker.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Each of the links has the lion silver mark. The T-bar is a period replacement, being hallmarked for 1919.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case.
fig 1. Antique Silver Watch Chain and Vesta

Also included is a silver vesta case, hallmarked for Chester 1916 with a maker’s mark for J & R Griffin. There is a slight unevenness to each side but not too detrimental at all.

The fob is hallmarked for Birmingham 1914. Rose gold wash detail to both sides, and free from inscriptions.

Total weight 83g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Albert Watch Chain to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209575
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 curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case.
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Archive I An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case.

Antique Silver Watch Chain and Vesta

Archive II An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case. View IV
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An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case.
Antique silver watch chain and vesta
Ref: SA1209575
An antique sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain complete with a T-bar, swivel clasp, pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Accent
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar attachment, Foliate engraving, Shield fob

This Victorian gentleman's accessory set comprises a sterling silver curb link watch chain, a T-bar attachment, a swivel clasp, a pierced shield fob, and an engraved rectangular vesta case. The silver components exhibit a polished metallic finish, complemented by a gold accent wash on the shield fob and delicate foliate engraving across the surface of the vesta case. Birmingham and Chester hallmarks appear on the various elements, alongside maker marks for Charles Daniel Broughton and J & R Griffin. Each chain measures 23 cm in length, inclusive of the T-bar and clasp, and the ensemble carries a total weight of 83 g. Collectors display such pieces within desk accessories or gentlemen's library collections, or incorporate them into period display cabinets. The set serves as a historical example of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century silversmithing, suitable for study or curated antique collections. The components remain complete with their original hardware, retaining their structural form and traditional decorative motifs without modern alterations.

FAQs

An Albert watch chain is a functional piece of Victorian mens jewellery designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat buttonhole, often accompanied by an attached vesta case for carrying matches.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver or gold, featuring solid curb-link chains, hand-engraved scrollwork, and hallmarked fittings such as T-bars and swivel clasps.

Authentic period examples generally display silver hallmarks stamped on individual chain links, the T-bar, and the interior rim of the vesta case, along with natural wear around the connecting jump rings.

While traditionally worn across waistcoats, these chains are frequently repurposed in contemporary fashion as unique necklaces, charm bracelets, or decorative accessories attached to jacket lapels.

Silver components should be cleaned gently using a dry, soft microfiber cloth or specialised silver polishing cloth, avoiding chemical dips that remove intentional historical oxidisation from engraved details.
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