Each chain measures 23cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Both of the clasps have hallmarks for Birmingham 1889, with a maker’s mark for Charles Daniel Broughton, the Birmingham gold and silver chain maker. Each of the links has the lion silver mark. The T-bar is a period replacement, being hallmarked for 1919.
Also included is a silver vesta case, hallmarked for Chester 1916 with a maker’s mark for J & R Griffin. There is a slight unevenness to each side but not too detrimental at all.
The fob is hallmarked for Birmingham 1914. Rose gold wash detail to both sides, and free from inscriptions.
Total weight 83g.
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All of our watches are checked over before listing and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.
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declaration
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has clarified that the Antique Silver Watch Chain and Vesta (LA529004) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Late Victorian