A Valentines Treat 10% off! An antique hallmarked sterling silver pocket watch Fob chain
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R2,999.00
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This hallmarked sterling silver fob chain has the makers mark (*S.C), the Lion passant confirming it is British sterling silver and the date letter "b". Without the town Assay it is difficult to date the chain, Birmingham "b" dates to 1901 where as London 1897 etc. The necklace is made up of components by different makers. Any help with the makers mark would be appreciated. The Fob and chain weigh 23.46 grams. This is great if you are a pocket watch fan to wear your pocket watch.
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A fob is either a chain or ribbon (and the ornamental piece joining it) that is attached to the pocket watch and the word fob dates back as far as 1888. The T cross at the end of the chain prevented the watch from falling out of a waistcoat pocket and because watches were typically heavier then, the chain was kept relatively short to make it comfortable to wear. It wasnt until generations later that the fob was adapted for use as a necklace chainand was made longer.