Pocket Watch Chain

[Civil War Geek]

I recently purchased a model 1857 Home (Waltham) pocket watch which included a chain. The chain is marked W, star symbol, F. If anyone recognizes this mark or knows anything about the marking it would be very helpful.

 

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[nhbenz]

Forstner I believe
Described as: Mark: Initials W&F with a star between inside elongated hexagon

At this site:
http://www.illusionjewels.com/costumejewelrymarksf.html

 

[Civil War Geek]

That's definitely it; much appreciated !!!

 

[bradyboy]

awesome chain -
brady

 

[bradyboy]

can we see the whole complete chain?
is that a winder at the end?
Brady