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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Silver and Enamel Fob Watch Case

From Sturmans Antiques

£198

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Sterling Silver Trombone and Love Knot Albert Chain with Dog Clips | 16"

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£645

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Good Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case by Henry Charles Freeman, Birmingham 1907

1900 - 1920

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Good Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case by Henry Charles Freeman, Birmingham 1907

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£245

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Phoenix Indestructible Pocket Watch

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Cricket Fob

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Cricket Fob

From The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

£365

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Handsome Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case

1900 - 1920

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A Handsome Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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George V Silver Vesta Case 1926

From Silver Antiques Online

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco 'Football Players' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1926

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco 'Football Players' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1926

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco 'Football' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1927

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco 'Football' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1927

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£115

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Art Deco Heavy Silver Floral Fob Medal Medallion Pendant Dated 1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Heavy Silver Floral Fob Medal Medallion Pendant Dated 1930

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.

1920 - 1940

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Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Heart Key Ring Pendant

From Lancastrian Jewellers

£245

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Sterling Silver Single Sovereign Case Edwardian 1910 Birmingham

1900 - 1920

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Sterling Silver Single Sovereign Case Edwardian 1910 Birmingham

From Country House Fine Art

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Silver Pocket Watch

From Abersoch Antiques

£110

3+ MONTHS AGO

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English Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch 'The Express English Lever' J G Graves Sheffield

19th century

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English Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch 'The Express English Lever' J G Graves Sheffield

From Abersoch Antiques

£175

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1906

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1906

From Robert Bush Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Vintage Sterling Silver Fobs

Silver and Enamel Fob Watch Case

Antique Sterling Silver Trombone and Love Knot Albert Chain with Dog Clips | 16"

Good Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case by Henry Charles Freeman, Birmingham 1907

Antique Silver Phoenix Indestructible Pocket Watch

Antique Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Cricket Fob

A Handsome Edwardian Silver Double Sovereign Case

George V Silver Vesta Case 1926

Art Deco 'Football Players' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1926

Art Deco 'Football' Medal Medallion Pendant | Dated 1927

Art Deco Heavy Silver Floral Fob Medal Medallion Pendant Dated 1930

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Heart Key Ring Pendant

Sterling Silver Single Sovereign Case Edwardian 1910 Birmingham

19th Century Silver Pocket Watch

English Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch 'The Express English Lever' J G Graves Sheffield

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sovereign Case 1906

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