{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-fob-16-inch","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Fob 16 Inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis exquisite antique Edwardian Albert chain is made up of graduated gold curb links, each stamped 375\/ 9ct, with a warm golden patina that has developed with age. It’s complete with its original T-bar and clasps, each hallmarked in Birmingham and made by the esteemed W.H. Wilmot Ltd in the early 1900s. Also suspended from the chain is a decorative fob charm featuring ornate scrolled motifs. It’s also fashioned in 9ct gold and was likely a later addition to the piece with faded hallmarks along the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlbert chains were essential accessories for early 20th-century gentlemen, often adorned with a pocket watch and secured to a waistcoat for easy access. Fob pendants were also a stylish accessory, serving as both elegant adornments and functional seals for letters and documents. During the First World War, these cherished chains took on new meaning, as soldiers’ wives wore them around the neck as heartfelt keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis timeless 9ct gold Edwardian Albert chain is stylish and versatile and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a chic necklace, perfect for layering with other gold chains in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,300. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 27.9 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 16 inches x Width 3-5mm – T-Bar Length 40mm – Fob Height 16mm, Base Width 14.5mm x Depth 11.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped) \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1910)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, 375\/ 9ct stamps, Maker’s mark (Chain W.H.W LTD – Fob S.N.B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 25-391\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Edwardian Albert Chains in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-necklaces\/product-type_chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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":56709180064128,"sku":"25-391","price":2466.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Albert-Chain-9ct-Gold-cover_de708369-4e44-4323-8a8e-a61aab56e333.jpg?v=1760707563","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-fob-16-inch","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}