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A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of solid silver curb links that graduate in size toward the middle. Each is stamped with a sterling Lion mark and has been gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. The Albert has been converted into a necklace over time and is complete with one of its original claw clasps and a large, engraved shield medallion suspended from the bottom. Â Â
Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the First World War who wore the chains as a keepsake.
This is a solid Edwardian Albert chain, with a good weight and beautiful yellow gold bloom. It’s complete with the maker’s mark (H.B.) and Birmingham hallmarks on the medallion and clasp, dating it to 1905.  Â
WEIGHT: 99.4 grams
MEASURES: Length 17 inches x Width 7-10mm – Medallion Height 39mm x Width 28mm
METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt Â
AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1905)
MARKS: Birmingham Date hallmarks, Sterling Lion marks, Maker’s mark (H.B.)
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 25-063
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