{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-with-medallion-silver-18ct-gold-gilt-dated-1903","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain With Medallion Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Dated 1903","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of solid silver curb links, each stamped with a sterling Lion mark and gilded in a sunny 18ct yellow gold. It’s complete with its original claw clasps and T-bar and has been bestowed with a large crest medallion suspended from the bottom, which is finely engraved, with the Cheshire coat of arms in the centre, depicting three wheatsheaves on a royal blue enamel shield. It appears to have been presented at a sports event as an inscription on the back reads; “Mid.Ches.BA – V.P.B.C – Runners up – W. Harrison – Season 1907”. \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 substantial Edwardian Albert chain was clearly a cherished heirloom and has a good weight and bright yellow bloom. It’s highly collectable and complete with hallmarks and the maker’s mark, confirming it was made in Birmingham by E. Whitehouse \u0026amp; Son in 1903, with the medallion added later in 1907. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 104.4 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 17 inches x Width 9mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 3mm – Medallion Height 42mm x Width 27mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: Sterling Silver\/ 18ct Gold gilt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1903)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: Sterling Lion stamps, Birmingham Anchor\/ Date hallmarks, Maker’s marks (Chain “E.W\u0026amp;S” – Medallion “C.E \u0026amp; F.D LD”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 25-242\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\" rel=\"noopener\" 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":56170829742464,"sku":"25-242","price":788.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Albert-Chain-Silver-18t-Gold-Gilt-cover.jpg?v=1751541779","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-with-medallion-silver-18ct-gold-gilt-dated-1903","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}