Clarence Antique Silver-Filled Watch Chain with Enameled Dog / Horseshoe Fob
We fell in love with this antique piece when we found it! It is silver toned, and was produced circa 1880s 1890. This attractive antique watch-chain has a beautiful dog clip clasp and enameled dog and horseshoe fob. It is signed with a British hallmark, and 'Alpaca' - which was an imitation silver alloy in use at this time, made of an alloy to resemble silver. (Silver would have been too soft to use as a watch chain, so it is very similar to the process of using gold-filled metal). We added 5.5" of length with a new sterling curb chain to make it wearable as a necklace.
History: An ornamental chain, of various styles, attached to a man's pocket watch to safeguard it from loss and worn extended across a waistcoat (vest) to a watch-pocket, with the watch on one end and a watch charm on the other end, and often with a seal, charm or watch key suspended from the centre of the chain - in this case it has a dog / horseshoe pendant.
Detailed Description:
- Material: Antique Alpacca Silver (Sterling silver alloy)
- Design: Antique watchchain, + we added 5.5" of a heavy sterling curb chain. Pendant hangs like a lariat or Y-shaped necklace, just over 2" below where it connects from a large, original spring ring clasp.
- Gemstones: N/A
- Dimensions: Chain connects at 16" with a 2.25" drop, and horseshoe pendant measures 1" long, 3/4" wide
- Craftsmanship: Antique circa late 1800s, most likely British-made
Perfect For:
- Antique + animal lovers
- A timeless, yet modern piece you'll treasure forever
Why You'll Love It:
- Easy to wear, yet impactful. Timeless, yet rare and unique.
- The spring ring clasp has a subtle goldish tinge too it, which makes this necklace a unique slightly mixed-metal piece.