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This grand antique Albert chain is made up of chunky sterling silver curb links, each stamped with a sterling Lion mark. The silver chain has been gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold and is fitted with its original claw clasps, a T-bar and three additional links at the end that would traditionally hold a fob or medallion.
Albert chains are named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort 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 in the hope they’d return home safely.
This is a robust Art Deco era Albert chain, which is all original and has a pleasing weight and bright yellow bloom. It’s complete with the maker’s mark “H.B&S” on the bar, clasps and chain, with Birmingham hallmarks as well on the T-Bar, indicating it was made by “Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd” in 1918.
WEIGHT: 50.7 grams
MEASURES: Length 16.5 inches x Width 6mm – T-Bar Length 37mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 20mm down
METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt
AGE: Dated 1918
MARKS: Birmingham Date hallmark, Sterling Lion marks, Maker’s marks (H.B&S)
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 25-106
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