Vintage Fattorini Watch Fob Multiway Pearl Necklace

This stunning pearl necklace features a sterling silver and rose gold shield watch fob and large baroque pearl drop with a sterling silver oval spring clasp. The watch fob is hallmarked silver and has the makers mark for Thomas Fattorini Ltd.

It also has an unusual engraving of an animal, possibly cow within the rose gold cartouche and engraving 'Runners Up Of The Cuddesdon Charity Cup, 1930-1931'. Cuddesdon is a small village in Oxford famous for Ripon College, the Church of England theological college. 

The Fattorini company was founded in 1827 by Antonio Fattorini an Italian immigrant who settled in Yorkshire, UK. They specialised in the manufacture of badges and  medals for sports clubs and made the famous UK trophies for footballs FA Cup and Rugby League Challenge Cup. The company is still manufacturing today led by the 6th generation of the Fattorino family.

The clasp easily opens so that you can add your own favourite charms or pendants making it a truly versatile and beautiful piece of jewellery. 

The necklace can be worn with the clasp at the back for a luxe, classic look or the clasp and pendant can be worn at the front for a totally different look to compliment different necklines.

A 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.

The pearl necklace and clasp measures 50cm. The watch fob measures 4cm x 2cm inclusive of the ring. The baroque pearl measures 3cm x 1.5cm.

This 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 vintage condition.

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