Art Deco Sterling Silver St John Ambulance Watch Chain

An Art Deco sterling silver St John Ambulance watch chain formed from 15 annual examination award bars dated consecutively from 1925 to 1939. Each linked bar records another successful year of re-examination, giving the chain a clear connection to the history of St John first-aid training.

The chain measures approximately 13 inches and can be kept as a collectible watch chain. A jeweller could also add compatible links and a dog clip to extend it into a wearable necklace. Each bar is individually stamped, with marks across the chain including V&S, WD&S, the Birmingham anchor, lion passant, the dates 1925 to 1939 and the number 262324.

Details:

• Item: St John Ambulance examination bar watch chain
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Design: 15 linked annual examination award bars dated from 1925 to 1939
• Chain length: Approximately 13 inches
• Link dimensions: Approximately 21.4mm x 9.8mm
• Weight: Approximately 23.3g
• Era: Art Deco, 1925 to 1939
• Assay office: Birmingham
• Hallmarks/Stamps: Each bar is individually stamped. Marks across the chain include V&S, WD&S, anchor, lion passant, dates from 1925 to 1939 and number 262324

A preloved chain with age, please view all photos for potential signs of wear.

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