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Title: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: Clint on July 13, 2013, 01:33:29 PM

Hi all,

I found this whilst turning out (again(!)). I have no idea where it is from, who it is or even why I have it in my home! :-\

I think it is brass and the lenses are glass. To get the photos out, the top attachment is unscrewed and the surround 'springs' open.

Any ideas?

Kind regards,

Clint

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w672/ClintIAM/image_zpsded2695a.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/ClintIAM/media/image_zpsded2695a.jpg.html)

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w672/ClintIAM/image_zps1841a5f2.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/ClintIAM/media/image_zps1841a5f2.jpg.html)

(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w672/ClintIAM/image_zps4bb2b69f.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/ClintIAM/media/image_zps4bb2b69f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: greenacres on July 13, 2013, 02:04:38 PM

Do you know the people in the photos? These are very collectible. You can find them on eBay. Some can be pictures of the deceased.

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: greenacres on July 13, 2013, 02:07:24 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-PINCHBECK-MOURNING-LOCKET-c1900-damage-/141013504331?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_VintageCostumeJewellery_CA&hash=item20d50f514b

This is in bad shape. It's an example.

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: Clint on July 13, 2013, 02:09:56 PM

No, I have no idea who the people are!

Is it a pocket watch chain?

Ah, thanks for the link! I was about to say that I couldn't find any on ebay!

Regards,

Clint

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: Rauville on July 13, 2013, 03:29:46 PM

Quote from: Clint on July 13, 2013, 02:09:56 PM

...Is it a pocket watch chain?...
Regards,

Clint

Yes, intended to be worn with a vest usually.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2792541723_f7abdcf616.jpg)

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: bigwull on July 13, 2013, 10:25:22 PM

it does,nt look like brass,'''check the coupling for any marks....the band that holds the pics looks like copper gold or rose gold....might just be plated,but you never know...can you read what it says on the sailors hat band...

Title: Re: Pocket Watch Chain?
Post by: greenacres on July 14, 2013, 08:43:24 AM

I thought so too Wullie.