Antique Edwardian Albert Chain With Medallion Silver 18ct Gold Gilt

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A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of solid sterling silver curb links, that graduate in size toward the middle. They’re each stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold.

The curb chain is complete with a T-bar and two claw clasps bearing Birmingham hallmarks, dating to 1915 and the maker’s mark “H.B&S”. A large shield medallion is also suspended from the end of the chain and is hallmarked Birmingham, 1908.

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 wonderful, solid Edwardian Albert chain, with a good weight and beautiful yellow gold bloom. It would look perfect worn as a traditional Albert or as a statement necklace.

WEIGHT: 133.8 grams  

MEASURES: Length 18 inches x Width 12mm (widest) – Medallion Height 41mm x Width 32mm x Drop 35mm – T-Bar Length 37mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 32mm down

METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Stamped)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1908 – 1915)

MARKS: Sterling Lion stamps, Birmingham Anchor/ Date hallmarks, Maker’s marks (H.B&S – B&S – J.J.)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: 25-043

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