{"product_id":"antique-victorian-albert-chain-with-medallion-silver-18ct-gold-cased","title":"Antique Victorian Albert Chain With Medallion Silver 18ct Gold Cased","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis classic antique Victorian Albert chain is made up of sterling silver trombone links, cased in a sunny 18ct yellow gold and is complete with its original T-bar and clasp, bearing Birmingham hallmarks, dating to 1880 and the maker’s mark (J.M.). The chain has been extended with additional links and holds a large medallion at the end, depicting Ares\/Mars (the God of war) in the centre, with blue enamel highlights around the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlbert chains were traditionally a practical accessory, worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. They have since evolved into versatile and stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the First World War who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis luxurious Victorian Albert chain is perfect for layering with other gold chains or worn alone as a statement piece. The style is as popular and sought after today as it was in the 19th Century, and this is a wonderful example, with a good weight and bright yellow bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 44.1 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 16.5 inches x Width 7mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 2.5mm – Medallion Height 31mm x Width 25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: Silver\/ 18ct Gold cased \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Victorian. (Dated 1880)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: Sterling Lion marks, Birmingham hallmarks, Maker’s mark (J.M.), 900 Silver stamp on the medallion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent overall condition, commensurate with age, though some of the enamel has come away on the left side of the medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 25-235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Albert Chains in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-necklaces\" 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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":55996888088960,"sku":"25-235","price":678.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Albert-Chain-With-Medallion-cover.jpg?v=1747907100","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-albert-chain-with-medallion-silver-18ct-gold-cased","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}