Antique Victorian Silver Fob / Pendant – Chester 1890 – Samuel Garside

Description

A fine antique Victorian sterling silver fob / pendant, hallmarked to Chester in 1890 and bearing the maker’s mark S.G for Samuel Garside.

This attractive piece is formed as a decorative cross with pierced detail and engraved foliate decoration to the front. The reverse is plain, showing honest age-related surface wear consistent with a Victorian silver item of this type.

Originally intended as a watch fob, it also works beautifully today as a pendant.

Supplied in a Bowles Ltd microfibre gift pouch.

Brief Maker History

Samuel Garside was a Chester-based silversmith active in the late 19th century, producing a range of small silver wares including fobs, medals, and jewellery. Chester-made silver is particularly collectible due to the assay office’s closure in 1962.

Key Details

• Item type: Silver fob / pendant

• Material: Sterling silver

• Assay office: Chester

• Date letter: 1890

• Maker’s mark: S.G (Samuel Garside)

• Period: Victorian

Dimensions

• Height: approx. 39.1mm

• Width: approx. 34.2mm

• Weight: approx. 4.50g

Condition

• Excellent antique condition

• Light surface wear commensurate with age

• No splits or repairs noted

Summary

A well-made Victorian silver fob pendant dating to 1890, by Samuel Garside of Chester. An attractive and versatile antique piece with strong decorative appeal, suitable for wear or collection.

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.