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Pocket watch Chain Hallmark?

  • 16-08-2015 11:46am
    #1
    goss101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭


    Hi, i was wondering could anyone help me put an age on this chain i have.
    All i know about it is that it was my great grandfathers and he used to wear it for working in Goodbody's flour mill in Clara, Co Offaly, which was built in 1864.
    The link in the picture has a lion passant, an anchor and the letter a on it as far as i can tell.
    The bar has the lion passant, the letter a and then the letters F&S.
    Then each link has the lion passant stamped on it.
    Any info would be great, thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    EasycomeEasygo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭EasycomeEasygo


    Would need a closer image but its more than likely 1900-1901, is the letter a in a square or a circle?


  • #3
    goss101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭goss101


    yeah its in a square alright, i'll try get a better picture of the hallmarks later. thanks


  • #4
    EasycomeEasygo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭EasycomeEasygo


    No need its 1900-1901 if its in a square.


  • #5
    Diddley Squat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Diddley Squat


    Yes ... 1901
    But be aware that the chains and watches are frequently swapped during the generations due to breakages and the likes.

    Open the back of the watch gently to reveal the hallmarks on the case of the watch.
    Theres a much better chance that the watch (movement) is integral with the case.

    Also the hall marks should be larger and better spaced.
    Due to the fact that the interior cover is protected from wear you should find crisp clear marks , and very often scratch marks from a jeweller or even an assay tester.

    As a general rule every seperate piece over a gram in weight will carry an individual mark

    Post a pic and an image of the dial !


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