Antique Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880

Product Details

An exquisite Antique late Victorian Albert chain made up of long, interlocking links connected by knots of rope. Each link is crafted in a rosy 9ct Gold and leads to a T-bar at the bottom complete with Birmingham hallmarks.

Albert chains were named after Prince Albert and were used by wealthy Victorian gentlemen to secure a pocket watch by attaching it via the T-bar to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today though, they have taken on a new function and commonly worn as a women’s statement necklace.    

It’s a wonderful piece, with a good weight to it and is held securely by two trigger clasps. 

WEIGHT: 33.7 grams 

MEASURES: Length 16.8 inches x Width 7mm - T-bar drop 29mm x Width 2mm X length 39mm 

METAL: 9ct Gold (stamped) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880)

MARKS: Birmingham hallmark, 375/ 9ct stamp, Maker’s mark (A.C.co) 

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 21-446