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Antique Victorian Silver Anchor Compass Fob Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 (1 of 6)
Vavasseur Antiques
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Antique Victorian Silver Anchor Compass Fob Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham 1889

REF: SI2561 / LA507314
£150
€175
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Description
Very attractive Victorian solid silver anchor fob with compass hallmarked for Birmingham 1889. Solid silver anchor watch fob or pendant inset with silver-plated compass marked with cardinals and intercardinals, arrow indicating north, the blued steel needle of unusual 'skeleton' pattern, suspended on brass pivot. The verso of compass with flower design. Fully hallmarked for sterling silver, anchor for Birmingham, date letter "p" for 1889, and maker "J.W." The compass swinging freely, finding north easily. The verso of compass with traces of original silver-plating. In good antique condition, a wonderful gift for an anniversary, birthday or Christmas.
measurements
Height:
1.5 in
Width:
0.875 in
Depth:
0.185 in
declaration
Vavasseur Antiques has clarified that the Antique Victorian Silver Anchor Compass Fob Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 (LA507314) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1889
condition
In good antique condition.
location
This Antique Victorian Silver Anchor Compass Fob Pendant Hallmarked Birmingham 1889 is located in Devon, United Kingdom