This post continues from one I made in October, when I decided to purchase an old, antique Baume pocket watch, one that I have incorporated into the book I am currently writing.
As I needed a chain for my new...err!... old watch and began searching on sites like eBay and Etsy, I noticed that many of the Albert chains featured small trinkets, some of which were quite interesting. There were various non-precious Jewels which could be spun in their mounts. I guess back in the day, this was the equivalent of a fidget toy.
There were silver animals, I couldn't find a raven or a crow, my favourite birds, but anyway, it got me thinking how I could add to the watch and chain to make it mine, and I came up with the idea of adding a clan crest, Johnstone being my surname and one I am pretty proud of.
So there I was, scouring the internet for a small clan, Johnstone, something or another, that would suit my ideas. This is when I came across Clan Crest Silver and Roddy Young. I got my eye on a pendant that came along with a chain. Obviously, I didn't need the chain, so I decided to fire off a message to Roddy.
Roddy replied extremely quickly, and what a delightful and friendly response! He informed me that if I visited his website at Clan Crest Silver and explained exactly what I was looking for, he could advise and suggest what would be fitting.
Just waiting for a lobster catch
Anyhoo, long story short, I entered into a few brief email conversations with Roddy. Eventually, I decided on going with a small 5/8" pendant that Roddy would fit a small ring to, so that I could then get it popped onto my Albert chain. I have yet to complete this task as I am awaiting the arrival of a fairly unique lobster catch.
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| Sterling Silver Lobster Catch |
You see, I intend to hook the chain to a belt loop, as I won't be wearing it with a waistcoat, like in the olden days. No, I will carry the watch in my pocket, as it's small enough not to be uncomfortable. Maybe it will replace my gratitude pebble and become a gratitude watch as I listen to it.
Very pretty engraving on the watch, which is 150 years old
Well, that's about it, folks. Though I would like to give a big thank you to Roddy, over at. Clan Crest Silver - Traditional Scottish Craftsmanship. Although I have not met Roddy in person, his messages were so warm and friendly. He didn't attempt to sell me something I didn't want. The Sterling Silver pendant is beautiful and came well wrapped in a small velvet box, arriving precisely on time. Roddy sent me a delivery date and tracking number so I knew when to expect the item.
Thanks again, Roddy. I love the wee pendant; it will look spot on once I get everything in place.
