Elegantly proportioned this refined antique Art Deco era sterling silver watch chain is a classic "Albert" curb chain and is stamped with the British 'lion passant' for sterling throughout the links, always a sign of a quality chain.
A versatile piece it can be worn with a pocket watch, as originally intended, or as a unique chunky chain necklace or bracelet. It features solid silver curb links that graduate in size and it has the requisite T-bar, dog-clip and a beautifully decorative open work fob with floral engraving and a pillowed shield shaped cartouche engraved in the monogram of the original owner 'SIC'.
A timeless favourite this classic antique silver watch chain is a fab way to bring elegant Art Deco style into your twenty-first century wardrobe! Great for those gents seeking more refined silver accessories!
DETAILS:
METAL: sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: measures 17 1-2"/45cm end to end and 15"/38cm from the T-bar to the dog clip. The curb links graduate from approx. 9x7mm to 6x5mm and 2.2mm to 1mm thick. T-bar 1-1/2"/4cm long. Dog clip 25x8mm. Fob 1-3/4"/4.5cm tall by 1-1/4"/3cm wide
WEIGHT: 40 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped in worn 'lion passant' for sterling on most curb links. T-bar stamped 'STERLING' Dog-clip stamped worn lion passant, date letter & makers mark. Fob stamped 'lion passant', 'anchor' for Birmingham, date letter 'V' for 1920 and makers mark ' HB&S' for Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd. The fob is also engraved "GSFC - WHIT MONDAY - 1921". We think "GSFC" is an abbreviation of an English football club.
DATE: Art Deco, circa 1920
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition with age appropriate surface wear and no noted flaws. Note any dark spots are reflections
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Materials: Sterling Silver.