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Lot 200:
An Edwardian Sterling Silver Blank Pocket Watch Fob, Barker Brothers, Birmingham 1905
Description
An Edwardian sterling silver pocket watch fob of ornamental shield form, manufactured by the Birmingham firm Barker Brothers (Herbert Edward Barker and Frank Ernest Barker). The obverse features an unengraved central cartouche set against a rayed background, framed by decorative foliate and scrollwork borders. The reverse is plain and bears a full set of English hallmarks, including the maker mark B B in two separate square punches, the lion passant indicating .925 sterling silver purity, the anchor mark for the Birmingham Assay Office, and the lowercase date letter f corresponding to the year 1905. The piece is fitted with a sterling silver jump ring for attachment to a watch chain or necklace.
Gross weight: 3.8g.
Condition report:
The fob is in good antique condition with light surface wear and minor scratching consistent with age and use. There is natural tarnishing present in the recessed areas of the decorative borders. The central shield remains blank and unengraved. The jump ring shows minor wear but remains functional.
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