Watch chain associated with Keir Hardie

This watch chain of white metal is said to be associated with Keir Hardie (1856-1915) and his family.

The chain consists of Indian coins linked by lengths of chain.

James Keir Hardie was a key founder of the labour movement. He was elected as the Independent Labour Member of Parliament for South West Ham in 1892 and later became chairman of the Independent Labour Party.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-466-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NF 72
Date:	19th or early 20th century
Material:	Metal, white with Indian coins
Dimensions:	220 mm L
What:	Chain, watch
Subject:	Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
Who:	J. Keir Hardie
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Description:	Watch chain of white metal, consisting of six Indian coins linked by lengths of chain, said to be associated with J Keir Hardie and his family
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