How do I wear a watch chain?

Thread the T-bar through the central buttonhole of a waistcoat and drape the chain across the front, securing the pocket watch in the lower pocket. Alternatively, double albert chains loop through two buttonholes with the fob suspended centrally. Single chains allow the watch to sit in one pocket while the fob hangs independently, mirroring historical gentlemanly dress customs from the Edwardian era.

What did sovereign cases hold?

Sovereign cases were manufactured to safely carry British gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins used for everyday currency during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The spring-loaded interior kept the coins firmly in place until needed. People attached these small cases to their watch chains for quick access while travelling or conducting business.

How do I read silver hallmarks?

British hallmarks typically consist of a maker's mark, a standard purity mark such as the lion passant for sterling silver, and an assay office town mark like the anchor for Birmingham or leopard's head for London. A distinct date letter follows to identify the exact year of assay. Reference charts help match these stamped symbols to specific decades, enabling accurate dating of pieces from the Victorian and Georgian periods.

What were fob medals awarded for?

Medallion fobs were frequently presented for sporting triumphs in cricket, football, and athletics, or to mark memberships in societies such as the Oddfellows. Engravings on the reverse often record the recipient's name and the specific competition date. These pieces served as tangible trophies that owners proudly displayed alongside their pocket watch chains.

How do I clean sterling silver fobs?

Use a soft microfiber cloth with a mild silver cleaning solution to remove tarnish while preserving the original antique patina in recessed engravings. Avoid abrasive pastes that can wear away thin hallmark stamps or fine surface detail. Store pieces in dry conditions away from direct sunlight and moisture to slow down future tarnishing processes.

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Vintage sterling silver fobs bring together pocket watch chains, sovereign cases, and medals from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch, 1925

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£185

1 MONTH AGO

watches

Antique Silver Kidney Bean Shaped Vesta Case 1910

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Kidney Bean Shaped Vesta Case 1910

From The Silver Squirrel

£145

1 MONTH AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique 1910 Silver Watch Chain and Fob

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£175

1 MONTH AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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English 52g Solid Sterling Silver Watch Chain & Seal Fob 1913 Antique

From The Silver Squirrel

£185

1 MONTH AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch, Oddfellows, 1918

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£165

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£545

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Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5"

1900 - 1920

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Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£445

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Antique Silver Omega Fob Watch and Chain

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Omega Fob Watch and Chain

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£225

2 MONTHS AGO

watches

Silver Warranted Railway Timekeeper Pocket Watch Chester 1887

19th century

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Silver Warranted Railway Timekeeper Pocket Watch Chester 1887

From Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

£595

2 MONTHS AGO

watches

Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

From Syren Antiques Vintage

£345

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The listings span the Victorian, Edwardian, George V, and 1920s periods, incorporating sterling silver, enamel, glass, brass, rose gold, and stone materials.

Rare George V Silver "Book" Stamp Case by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1914

1900 - 1920

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Rare George V Silver "Book" Stamp Case by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1914

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Rare Edwardian Silver Swivel Stamp Case by W & G Neal, London 1901

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Watch Chain and Fob

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£235

3+ MONTHS AGO

jewellery

Early George V Polished Silver Sovereign Case

1900 - 1920

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Early George V Polished Silver Sovereign Case

From Sturmans Antiques

£139

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain and Irish Football Fob

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

jewellery

1900 - 1920

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A Silver Pocket Watch Chain

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£140

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Sterling Silver Fobs

Antique Silver Pocket Watch, 1925

Antique Silver Kidney Bean Shaped Vesta Case 1910

Antique 1910 Silver Watch Chain and Fob

English 52g Solid Sterling Silver Watch Chain & Seal Fob 1913 Antique

Antique Silver Pocket Watch, Oddfellows, 1918

Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5"

Antique Silver Omega Fob Watch and Chain

Silver Warranted Railway Timekeeper Pocket Watch Chester 1887

Antique Edwardian Silver Whistle Pendant with It's Silver Case

Rare George V Silver "Book" Stamp Case by Crisford & Norris, Birmingham 1914

Rare Edwardian Silver Swivel Stamp Case by W & G Neal, London 1901

Antique Silver Watch Chain and Fob

Early George V Polished Silver Sovereign Case

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain and Irish Football Fob

A Silver Pocket Watch Chain

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