https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-fob-56508.html Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:10:45 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		An incomplete swiveling watch fob. Comprising the arched frame and trefoil handle. Both frame and handle are hollow and formed from sheet gold. A fragment of the base metal pin which allowed the spinner to rotate survives, the suspension loop and spinner are missing.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-54387.html Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:30:01 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A silver uniface watch-chain fob of the late Victorian period. The fob is in the form of an openwork quatrefoil with engraved and punched decoration, the central cartouch which is for engraving purposes has been left vacant. The back of the fob bears the Birmingham hallmark 'i' for 1893 and the makers mark D&C, probably Edward Durban & Co.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-fob-award-medal-53914.html Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:43:15 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A uniface quatrefoil watch fob/award medal, it has incised linear and wrigglework decoration on the outer frame and a centrally applied shield for inscription purposes. A crude aperture has been punched through the upper quarter to facilitate suspension as the original loop is missing.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-fob-53884.html Sun, 11 Nov 2018 20:44:46 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A copper-alloy uniface watch fob in the form of an elaborate cross with an applied shield-shaped cartouche for engraving purposes. Vestiges of the gilt finish survive around the shield. The suspension loop is missing.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-52548.html Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A silver watch chain fob of The Cheltenham Wheelers cycling club commemorating the coronation of King Edward VII, 9th August 1902. It bears the Cheltenham coat of arms surmounted by a crowned bicycle wheel adorned with an unofficial version of the king's cypher and the legend CHELTENHAM WHEELERS CORONATION SPORTS. On the back of the fob is the Birmingham hallmark used between 1901-02 and the maker's mark, V&S, Vaughton & Sons.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-52556.html Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A 103-link silver watch chain with damaged ends. Not hallmarked, but found in close proximity to watch chain fob, UKDFD 52548.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-53377.html Sun, 01 Jul 2018 16:07:44 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A silver uniface watch fob of the early 20th century. The fob is formed as a sub-circular, openwork frame with wheel engraved decoration. It has a central shield-shaped cartouche within a leafy wreath. Complete with suspension loop and ring. The back of the fob bears the Birmingham Assay Office mark 'f' 1905 and the makers mark, C.E.A Charles Edward Adams who operated from Icknield Street, Birmingham.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-2805.html Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		Late 19th, early 20thC. Copper alloy pocket watch chain fob. The central shield often holds a personal inscription although on this example it has has been left blank.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-3197.html Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		A copper-alloy chain fob for a pocket-watch. The smaller shield-shaped part on the front is separate, and secured in place by two lugs that pass through the main body and are turned over on the reverse. This part is often inscribed, although on the present example it has has been left blank.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/post-medieval-to-modern/watch-chain-fobs/watch-chain-fob-5804.html Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Watch chain fobs  

Description:		An enamelled and gilded Victoria sixpence of 1887 (Golden Jubilee year), set in a circular silver and glass mount, which is hallmarked Birmingham 1890-91 and has the maker's mark 'JH'. The mount has trunnions at either side, suggesting that it was fitted with a handle in which it was free to swivel, but which is now missing. Possibly a watch chain fob.
Category:		Post-Medieval to Modern, Watch chain fobs
Category:		Watch chain fobs

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