This magnificent antique pocket watch chain—now reborn as a striking necklace—originates from the early 1900s, a time when craftsmanship was an art form and every piece of silver carried a story. Its English hallmarks, still crisp after more than a century, speak quietly of master silversmiths, bustling workshops, and the pride of Edwardian artisans who crafted jewellery to endure a lifetime and beyond.
Once worn by a gentleman who carried a timepiece—for precision and distinction—the double chain was designed to drape perfectly across a waistcoat, each link engineered for strength, balance, and elegance. Its satisfying weight is the kind that only true antique silver holds: a weight that feels like history resting in your hands.
The original clasp remains, a remarkable survivor of time. Smooth from years of use, it still closes with the confidence of old engineering—an echo of the era when durability mattered just as much as beauty. Each link is hallmarked and the clasp hallmarked with HB&S , a lion and a P. Perhaps the maker Herbert , Bushell and Sons.
Suspended from the chain is its most captivating detail: a rose-gold and silver medal fob. Warm-toned rose gold glows softly against the cool silver, creating a contrast that feels almost poetic. These medals were often awarded for achievements, gifted as tokens of affection, or engraved as keepsakes. One can imagine it pinned to a proud lapel, or pressed into a palm during a farewell—an object of sentiment as much as ornament. Our Medal is hallmarked N.B & DFL, Hockney SE. Made by Thomas Fattorini 1919 on Hockney Street. A lion and anchor are another two hallmarks found.
Now, worn as a necklace, this piece carries all the charisma of its past into the present. It retains the quiet authority of English Edwardian design, yet feels boldly modern in its presence. Heavy, tactile, and full of soul, it is more than jewellery—it is a century-old story that chooses its next keeper.
This magnificent antique pocket watch chain—now reborn as a striking necklace—originates from the early 1900s, a time when craftsmanship was an art form and every piece of silver carried a story. Its English hallmarks, still crisp after more than a century, speak quietly of master silversmiths, bustling workshops, and the pride of Edwardian artisans who crafted jewellery to endure a lifetime and beyond.
Once worn by a gentleman who carried a timepiece—for precision and distinction—the double chain was designed to drape perfectly across a waistcoat, each link engineered for strength, balance, and elegance. Its satisfying weight is the kind that only true antique silver holds: a weight that feels like history resting in your hands.
The original clasp remains, a remarkable survivor of time. Smooth from years of use, it still closes with the confidence of old engineering—an echo of the era when durability mattered just as much as beauty. Each link is hallmarked and the clasp hallmarked with HB&S , a lion and a P. Perhaps the maker Herbert , Bushell and Sons.
Suspended from the chain is its most captivating detail: a rose-gold and silver medal fob. Warm-toned rose gold glows softly against the cool silver, creating a contrast that feels almost poetic. These medals were often awarded for achievements, gifted as tokens of affection, or engraved as keepsakes. One can imagine it pinned to a proud lapel, or pressed into a palm during a farewell—an object of sentiment as much as ornament. Our Medal is hallmarked N.B & DFL, Hockney SE. Made by Thomas Fattorini 1919 on Hockney Street. A lion and anchor are another two hallmarks found.
Now, worn as a necklace, this piece carries all the charisma of its past into the present. It retains the quiet authority of English Edwardian design, yet feels boldly modern in its presence. Heavy, tactile, and full of soul, it is more than jewellery—it is a century-old story that chooses its next keeper.
