This impressive heavy duty antique sterling silver pocket watch chain boasts a 1918 enamelled silver fob decorated with the Glasgow city coat of arms along with the motto 'Let Glasgow Flourish'
The heavy duty chain features both trombone and oval links. This configuration is known as a fetter or snaffle chain and it's a welcome variation from the typical curb chain. Almost every link is stamped with a British lion passant for sterling silver which is always a sign of a good quality chain, and it has the requisite T-bar and large dog-clip at either end.
The fob medal is just as decorative, it is beautifully engraved and has an enamelled Glasgow coat of arms in the center and with a pair of wings accenting the top. The back is engraved "Billiard Tournament 1918 J. Mc C"
An unusual and desirable pocket watch chain that's the perfect length to wrap around the wrist to wear as a chunky statement bracelet.
MATERIALS: sterling silver throughout
MEASUREMENTS: The chain measures 14-1/2" (37cm) from the T-bar to the end clip (laid flat it measures 17-1/2" end to end). The drop measures roughly 5" (13cm) from the T-bar to the bottom of the fob. The fob is 1-5/8" (4.2cm) tall and 1" (3cm) wide.
WEIGHT: 53.6 grams
HALLMARKS: 'lion passant', makers mark "CDB" throughout chain, T-bar stamped 'RP' & 'SS', clip stamped '925'. Fob stamped 'lion passant', 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'S' for 1917 and makers mark ' WA'
DATE: 1917, Edwardian
CONDITION: in good antique condition with expected signs of use and moderate wear between the links, please see the photos. The dog-clip is in perfect working order and the enamelling on the fob is still vibrant with minimal, if any loss.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Enamel.