{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-dated-1915","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold Dated 1915","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModelled in solid 9ct gold, this classic antique Edwardian Albert chain consists of graduated curb links, its original T-bar, claw clasps and a few extra links at the end, traditionally used to hold a fob or medallion. Each link has developed a desirable rosy-gold patina over time and is stamped “375\/ 9ct”, with Birmingham hallmarks dating the piece to 1915.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlbert chains were both a fashionable and practical accessory for a gentleman in the 20th Century, often adorned with a pocket watch or fob and secured to the buttonhole of a waistcoat for quick access. Today they’re also worn as versatile and stylish necklaces; a custom started by the wives of soldiers during WW1 who wore the chains as a keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis luxurious Edwardian Albert chain is perfect for layering with other gold chains or worn alone as a statement piece or watch chain. It’s a particularly fine example, with a good weight and muted rose gold hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,250. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 37.6 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 16.2 inches x Width 4 – 6mm – T-Bar Length 41mm x Width 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1915)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: 375\/ 9ct stamps, Birmingham Anchor\/ Date hallmarks, Maker’s mark (D.B.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ1174\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Edwardian Albert Chains in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntique Chains collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56201880764800,"sku":"AJ1174","price":2671.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Albert-Chain-COVER_3071d8b2-a697-46c2-a198-a16570df5426.jpg?v=1751979799","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-dated-1915","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}