A Set of 1906 Antique Silver Pendant and Vintage Sterling Silver T-Bar Necklace, Inspired by Taylor Swift's Style

The designer brand necklace worn by Taylor Swift in photos can cost upwards of thousands of dollars. However, as lovers of antiques, we appreciate the contemporary design concept that draws inspiration from vintage pieces. This type of pendant resembles early pocket watch fobs, specifically called a "Medal Fob," and the clasp holding it is a "dog clip." The pocket watch chain itself is known as an "Albert chain," a popular gentleman's accessory from the Victorian era, named after Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. Traditionally, these pocket watch chains featured a T-bar clasp designed to be passed through the buttonhole of a waistcoat. This two-piece set includes a 1906 antique British silver Medal Fob pendant, inspired by Taylor Swift's style, and a T-bar Italian vintage sterling silver chain with a unique clasp design that can be worn in two ways. The pendant bears the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark from 1906. Both the front and back surfaces are unadorned, allowing the purchaser to commission an engraver to add initials or a personal mark. The silver fob already has two jump rings; if a shorter drop length is desired, these can be removed. Given the piece's over a century of history, we have chosen to present it in its original condition. The manufacturer of the pendant is WHH (William Hair Haseler). According to online records from the British Museum, this jewelry workshop began producing ornaments in 1848 and was registered as a limited company in 1901. They also created jewelry and silverware for Liberty, a renowned luxury department store in London, establishing them as a highly reputable and quality manufacturer of the time. The inscription "RD 490204" on the upper edge of the back of the silver pendant signifies "Registered Design," akin to today's copyright or patent registration. This number, 490204, indicates the engraved pattern design was officially registered, making this silver pendant a valuable collectible. * Dimensions: Pendant 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.15 cm (excluding jump rings) * Year: 1906, Birmingham, UK * Material: 925 Sterling Silver The silver chain is an Italian vintage sterling silver necklace. The T-bar can be worn as a pendant at the chest for a stylistic accent. Alternatively, the dog clip can be used to attach the pendant to the chain, creating a different look. To emulate Taylor Swift's shorter necklace style, the buyer can temporarily adjust the length using jump rings and pliers or have a silversmith remove excess chain length. * Dimensions: Measured flat, total length 47cm * Material: 925 Italian Silver