Late 19th Century Swiss Pocket Watch with Fob Chain
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Nickel Silver - Nickel silver is a metal alloy made from copper, nickel, and zinc. Despite its name, it does not contain any silver. It was developed in the early 19th century in Germany as a less expensive alternative to silver, and it quickly gained popularity as a material for tableware, jewellery, and other decorative objects.
Nickel silver has a similar appearance to silver, with a bright, shiny surface that can be polished to a high lustre. It is also resistant to tarnish and corrosion, making it a durable material for long-lasting items. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of musical instruments such as flutes, saxophones, and clarinets, due to its acoustic properties. It is also used in the production of silverware, jewellery, and watch components, as an affordable alternative to precious metals like silver and gold.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A Swiss 'Zenith' gold open face pocket watch, c.1920 (with hollow gold chain fob), stamped 14ct the dust cover with 'Grand Prix 1900'. Zenith lever movement with bi-metallic balance and micro adjust jewelled to the centre. Enamel dial in good order. Diamet
An Australian 9ct yellow gold fancy anchor link fob chain with T-bar made by Larard & Son, Melbourne total weight: 31.2grams
A vintage 9ct gold padlock bracelet, curb links to heart shape padlock clasp, wt. 6.2g
A gold bracelet, the belcher link bracelet, with locket and key charm suspended from an engraved clasp, crafted in 22ct gold