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Antique Silver Watch Chain 1925 with 1896-97 Fob, 42cm, 29.8g

Antique Silver Watch Chain 1925 with 1896-97 Fob, 42cm, 29.8g

$750.00 AUD
$750.00 AUD
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We love it when we find silver watch chains that are hallmarked on every link and long enough to be worn as a necklace without extenders. Getting more and more difficult to find, these beauties are in high demand. This curb chain features lion passants on every link and at 4.4mm wide links - it is the perfect everyday piece. The Albert clasp bears the date initial A for 1925 and the maker's mark of Herbert Bushell & Sons of Birmingham - and we love being able to place this precise history. The fob is even older, 1896-97 - now that is not us being unsure - but in the 1800s they did not use calendar years! The fob is made by Charles Edward Soloman of Birmingham, and it is in lovely condition - although someone has hand carved an "H" into the face. We love the history - but this could be buffed out. The T-bar is the newest piece of the necklace - modern - and we like its size and shape - but it is not an original or an antique. 

Particulars: 

Length - 42cm - a further albert clasp or extender could be added to extend it 

Weight 29.8g 

Width 4.4mm links 20.65mm albert clasp, 35.95 x 29.3 x 2.7mm fob 

Hallmarks  - lion passants on all curb links, Birmingham 1925 and Birmingham 1896-97

Condition - the original bail to the fob has worn off over time - now attached by jump-ring. Some of the jump rings and the t-bar are new silver. Light wear to the antique chain and clasp.

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by please get in touch to discuss options.

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FAQ

Sizing

What do we mean when we say a ring is "sizeable"? Well, most standard rings can be made bigger or smaller by up to three letter sizes. If we say the item is "moderately sizeable", this usually means about 1 size, and if we say it is "not sizeable" or that "sizing is not recommended" it will be due to the construction - it could be age related, pattern related, have enamel etc.

We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.

Lay-by

As well as Afterpay and Paypal Pay-in-4 which are available at checkout, we also do traditional lay-by.

So, if you love this piece but can't afford it right now - please get in touch.  

To secure your item, we require a 20% non-refundable deposit. Items will not be removed from the website until this is paid.

Following this, you will need to make further monthly payments of 20% until the full balance is complete, a time frame of 5 months in total. 

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We issue all invoices through the website, and it accepts all cards, Shop Pal, Paypal and Afterpay as payment.

Valuations

Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

Shipping

We ship for free to the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada and the UK.

Australian shipping is express post and fully insured.

International items under $500 are shipped standard airmail and items over $500 express airmail.

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