MEMORIES readers are being asked for information on a historic pocket watch chain and fob.
Graham Johnson, from Hertfordshire, came across the item in his brother-in-law’s possessions who died last year.
However, Graham and his sister are unaware where he got the silver fob and chain from.
He describes the circular fob as “highly ornate� with a gold shield inset onto it.
Engraved on the back is the inscription CHFL, GRIFFIN SHLD, HIGHTOWN SS, RNRS UP, 1931-32.
Then engraved under the main inscription are the initials AW in “very fancy� copper plate style.
Graham said: “I am guessing that CHFL might be Crosby and Hightown Football League and the Griffin Shield must have been a trophy of some sort.
“Hightown SS (Sports Society?) must have been the team that were runners up?
“I guess that the AW was added later and are the initials of the individual owner?
“There are only four Hightowns in the UK.
“Since the silver assay mark is for Newcastle, I am guessing that the fob and chain were made for someone in the north of England.
“The other Hightowns are in or near Congleton and Wrexham.�
Do you have any information on the fob you could give Graham?
If so, email him at hightown@gcjonline.plus.com
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