Stellar Victorian 9ct Watch Chain
An antique 9ct yellow gold open curb link watch chain and a complete antique piece
Stamped each and every link and findings. 17 inches long, double dog clip findings and a central fixed T-bar
The Maker’s Mark ‘JG&S’ appears on the dog clips, the t-bar and, unusually, on one of the curb links for John Grinsell & Sons of Birmingham
Please note that both dog clips are functioning well, however one of the clips is misshapen. Given both clips are functional and the aesthetic impact is minimal Emma has opted to leave it in situ as it is increasingly rare to find a watch chain in its complete and original antique form and it seems a shame to remove or replace it. Please see the photos and do feel free to reach out should you wish to discuss other options for it
Why we love it
We love antique watch chains!
Curbs, cables and trombones all have their well deserved place in the sun
Here at BM HQ we think that open curbs are the unsung hero, every bit as good as their more famous counterparts and due to have their moment anytime now
If that means Emma has to go on a one one mission to raise awareness of their epicness then that is exactly what she is going to do! Because they ARE epic and look huge and present for their weights. And because they’re less commonly seen than their antique watch chain brethren we think that kinda instantly makes them cooler. Individuality is a jewellery vibe. That is all!
It’s the perfect staple for your antique jewelry wardrobe. Facts.
£4,300
1 in stock
Additional information
| Piece of jewellery | Antique Watch Chain, Chain, Necklace |
|---|---|
| Era | Victorian, circa 1890 |
| Jewellery material | Antique 9ct yellow gold |
| Hallmarks | All links, both dog clips and t-bar stamped with '9' & '.375' for 9ct gold, Maker's mark stamped on t-bar, both dog clips and one curb link; 'JG&S' for John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham |
| Length | Wearable length 17 inches |
| Link style | Non-Graduated curb links, Open curb, The links are solid |
| Link width | 8.6mm |
| Findings | Double dog clips, Functioning well, One dog clip is misshapen, please see photos and product description, does not detract significantly from the piece in our opinion |
| Condition | Excellent antique condition with a caveat around one of the dog clips which is functional but misshapen |
| Weight | 53g |
| Shipping | Our pricing is inclusive of shipping but is exclusive of any customs fees levied on import, The piece will ship with an antiquities declaration, This piece will ship tracked and insured with DHL Express, Worldwide shipping is included in our pricing |
