{"product_id":"antique-1898-william-hair-haseler-silver-watch-fob-pendant","title":"Antique 1898 William Hair Haseler Silver Watch Fob Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge sterling silver watch fob with a blank cartouche, beautiful pierced work and engraving and a clean back perfect for your own engraving. It has the makers mark for William Hair Haseler and the Birmingham hallmark for 1898. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis watch fob pendant would look great on either a silver chain or pearl necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1870 in Birmingham, England, W.H. Haseler and Co. quickly rose to prominence as a master silversmith and manufacturing jeweler in the heart of the historic Hylton Street jewelry quarter. While Haseler built a stellar reputation for exceptional everyday Victorian and Edwardian silverware—such as exquisitely detailed pocket watch fobs, vesta cases, and medals—the maker secured an indelible place in design history through a historic 1898 partnership with Arthur Lasenby Liberty, founder of the iconic Liberty and Co. department store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Haseler’s Birmingham workshop soon became the primary manufacturer for Liberty's legendary Cymric silver and Tudric pewter lines. Bringing to life the visionary, organic blueprints of legendary Arts and Crafts designer Archibald Knox, Haseler blended high-quality commercial craftsmanship with cutting-edge Art Nouveau style. Highly collectible today, pieces stamped with the distinctive W.H.H. maker's mark are celebrated for their meticulous attention to detail, elegant pierced silverwork, and deep ties to the British Arts and Crafts movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA fob is an adornment or a seal that hung from the ribbon or chain of a Gentleman's pocket watch. Its purpose was to decorate or add weight to the watch chain. Watch fob pendants were often given as prizes or to commemorate a special occasion or event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch fob measures 4cm x 3cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This watch fob is in great antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vonk Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587374809395,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1835\/9639\/files\/Antique-william-Hair-haseler-silver-watch-fob-vonk-jewellery-4.jpg?v=1790650267","url":"https:\/\/vonkjewellery.com\/products\/antique-1898-william-hair-haseler-silver-watch-fob-pendant","provider":"Vonk Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}