{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medallion-and-swivel-fob","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Medallion And Swivel Fob","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of graduated, solid gold curb links, each stamped “375\/ 9ct”. It has developed a desirable rosy hue with age and features a classic T-bar and claw clasps, with an extension of chain at the end holding a crest medallion and rotating Victorian fob with carnelian and speckled bloodstone seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlbert chains were both a fashionable and practical accessory for a gentleman in the early 20th Century and were often adorned with a personalised fob, which could be engraved with an identifiable image or monogram and stamped in sealing wax on important letters or documents.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis substantial antique Albert chain has a good weight and pleasing patina and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace. It’s complete with Chester hallmarks, dating to the very beginning of the era (1901), with a Birmingham-stamped medallion (1908) and Victorian fob (1897) added later to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £3,250. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 69.6 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 17.5 inches x Width 4.5 - 7mm (widest) – Bar Length 39mm x Width 3mm – Medallion Height 33mm x Width 20mm – Fob Height 32mm x Width 21mm x Depth 8.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped) \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSTONES: Bloodstone\/ Carnelian (15.5 x 19mm each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1901)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: 375\/ 9ct stamps, Chester\/ Birmingham hallmarks, Various Maker’s marks (VHM, BB, WHA, WJD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ1179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Edwardian Albert Chains in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-necklaces\/product-type_chain\" 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":56134125224320,"sku":"AJ1179","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Albert-Chain-9ct-Gold-cover_a8d191d5-9786-4bbe-83c8-746f6d3c5d0d.jpg?v=1750772357","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medallion-and-swivel-fob","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}