Red Victorian Pocket Watch Chain With HARRY Seal Antique '800
An elegant accessory steeped in history: this pocket watch chain, made of Pinchbeck, a golden alloy invented in London in the 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, retains the authentic charm of the refined Victorian era, made of golden pinchbeck alloy, created by master goldsmiths in the second half of the nineteenth century.
These chains were worn by ministers, lords and members of the aristocracy, fixed to the jacket with the decorated clasp and used to keep the watch with the lower part with the noble seal with a plate with a hand-engraved monogram with the letters HARRY enriched by decorative curves, particular ornamental features such as to make the seal unique as a family and noble belonging.
Its structure with upper safety lock and lower seal to be customized combines functionality, elegance and the possibility of personal inheritance.
↔️ Length 11.5 cm, Maximum width 2 centimeters
⏳ Era: Victorian (1837–1901)
Production: England
Upper closure with serrated hook safety system with lever
⛓️ chain with double carabiner for pocket watch or honor pin
Harry engraved seal
Conservative state as per photo
✨ Material: Pinchbeck – golden alloy of great resistance and elegance
Rarity – The charm of Pinchbeck material
An Age of Ink and Genius: The Victorian period (1837–1901), marked by the long reign of regina Victoria, was a time of contrasts and splendors: industrial revolution, colonial expansion, and bourgeois sophistication.
The pocket chain then became a symbol of punctuality and social status, capable of telling who the owner was. The Pinchbeck, with its gold-like shine, offered aesthetic value combined with greater security, becoming the choice of those who wanted elegance without risks.
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