Designed to Commemorate an Aviation Icon
Produced in the early 2000s, the keyring was created as part of Links of London’s exclusive collection celebrating Concorde’s final years of service. The supersonic airliner completed its final commercial flight in 2003 — the same hallmark year stamped on this piece. The timing suggests that the collection was intended as both a tribute and a keepsake, marking the end of an era for British engineering and innovation.
Craftsmanship & Construction
The Concorde fob is fully three-dimensional, with carefully contoured wings and nose that mirror the aircraft’s distinctive delta shape. Cast in sterling silver and hand-polished to a bright finish, it hangs from a classic 35mm split ring hallmarked “LL 925” with a 2003 date letter — a detail confirming its authenticity and period of production.
- Total length: 82mm (including keyring loop)
- Concorde fob: 47mm long × 26mm wide × 4.9mm thick
- Material: Solid sterling silver
- Finish: Polished surface, minor factory micro-marks typical of machine finishing
- Hallmarks: LL, 925, date letter for 2003
- Weight: Substantial feel, precision cast
- Construction: Fob attached via silver oval jump ring to split ring
- Packaging: Original Links of London blue-lined box and black drawstring pouch, includes silver care card
- Condition: NOS (New Old Stock) condition, professionally cleaned and lightly buffed to remove tarnish
British Luxury Meets Aeronautical Engineering
Just as Concorde represented speed, craftsmanship, and prestige, so did Links of London during its design peak. The two brands shared a common spirit — precision, innovation, and modern British luxury. This piece bridges both worlds, embodying the union of fine silversmithing and aerospace engineering in miniature form.
The Rarity of Concorde Memorabilia
Authentic Concorde memorabilia remains highly collectible, particularly items created during its operational lifetime. Few silver accessories were officially produced in connection with Concorde, making this keyring one of the rare examples that merges aviation heritage with British jewellery design. The underside of the fob bears the word “CONCORDE,” reinforcing its commemorative purpose.
A Keepsake of Modern History
Beyond its aesthetic and material quality, this keyring serves as a tactile reminder of a technological triumph that defined British ambition. Concorde may no longer fly, but through designs like this, its spirit continues to travel — not at Mach 2, but in the hearts of those who admire beauty in both form and engineering.
