14" B&S 9k graduated curb-style link Albert-style pocket watch chain with a fancy t-bar and elaborate bloodstone & carnelian spinner fob, extra heavy weight thick 9k (marked & hallmarked) graduated size curb-style links with rounded edges comprise the length of the primary chain arm, finished at one end with a large, heavy 9k (marked & hallmarked) swivel clasp and the other end is attached to the center ring connector, from the connector ring is also a short length of chain to the fancy 9k (marked) t-bar with a center cuff-detail raised design that is also supporting a swivel and a 2 1/2" long 9k (marked) uniform size curb-link fob-drop arm length of chain with a large 9k (marked) ring at the end, fob-arm ring then connects the chain to the paired fob.
9k F&LD spinner fob has an elaborate half-circle frame engraved with geometric designs and a stylized open chevron-shaped accent at the top, also engraved with geometric designs, that supports a sturdy top connector loop and brackets the gold filigree accents between the two primary segments of the upper fob, contained within the frame is a round, smooth polish barrel that will turn freely to display either the dark red flat-top piece of carnelian set on one side or the dark green with mottled light green & dark red inclusions flat-top bloodstone piece on the reverse, components noted as marked comply with the long standing requirements for precious metal items sold in the UK and have both "9k" & "0.375" where room permits.
This chain is in exceptionally good overall condition with some very light thinning between a few of the components and a bit of smoothing to some of the marks & hallmarks on various links, the only repair of note is the heavy ring between the end of the primary chain arm and the swivel, which is an excellent repair with no notable tool marks but is a slightly different color than the rest of the chain, chain measures approx. 360mm in length, the graduated chain links run from approx. 5x6.5mm to 8x9.5mm, fob-arm chain links measure approx. 5x6mm, chain weighs approx. 30.7dwt, fob measures approx. 26mm wide x 36mm tall x 8mm thick, fob weighs approx. 6.4dwt.
This chain also comes with an unmarked red leatherette box with gold trim, a white satin & red velvet interior and a white cardboard outer shipping sleeve along with a small pamphlet from McGowans Jewellers out of Scotland. An incredibly heavy & classic vintage pocket watch chain in excellent+ overall condition, perfect to pair with your heirloom quality pocket watch!
Please note: for this particular item, due to U.S. export limitations, we can only ship to domestic U.S. addresses.
- Age Description:
01Antique (pre-1940)
- Company:
B&S
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Material:
Solid Gold - Yellow, Gemstone
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Chain Style:
Albert, With Decorative Fob
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Primary Finding:
t-bar
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Chain Length:
360mm (14.17 inches)
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Fob Width:
26mm (1.02 inches)
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Fob Height:
36mm (1.42 inches)
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Fob Thickness:
8mm (0.31 inches)
- Chain Link Size: 5x6.5mm to 8x9.5mm (graduated), 5x6mm (fob-arm)
- Chain Weight Class:
05Extra Heavy
- Misc. Info: red leatherette box
- Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
- Weight (dwt): 37.1dwt
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Our example photos show our items against a backdrop created from a men's medium-sized vest. Depending on the style you are looking to create with your chain, we offer that for someone with a slender build or short to average height, you can expect the shown item to hang off your person similar to the photo. If you have a larger build or are taller than average, please note the chain will hang differently off your person than shown.
As a rule of thumb, on an average-build male, we suggest straight or Albert style chains 10" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 10" to 14" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 14" or longer for heights over 6'2". For Double Albert chain styles, we suggest 20" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 18" to 30" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 24" or longer for heights over 6'2".
Please note: this pocket watch chain and fob combination is a
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