Antique Gold Filled Double Watch Chain & Later Fob

Each chain measures 24cm including the T-bar and the clasp. One of the clasps is a period replacement but the other is original to the chain, and it is signed JFS Sons 1/10. This tells the chain was made by J F Sturdy & Sons and the 1/10 indicates that one tenth of the items weight is gold which has been bonded to a base metal. These chains were popular in the Victorian and early 20th-century eras. The chain comes with a later 1950s fob awarded by the Birmingham & Works Amateur Football Association, Referee Final Tie to H G Knight. Total weight 68g All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us regarding international shipping costs. Some countries do not allow the importation of antiques / watches / precious metals. Please contact us prior to placing an order if you are unsure about your country and we can check this for you. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.