Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Necklace 9ct Gold Dated 1911

Details

A wonderful Antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of solid 9ct Yellow Gold curb links which are stamped 9ct and have turned a lovely rosy hue with age. 

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.   

The chain is complete with a T-bar and claw clasp which are complete with Birmingham hallmarks which date the chain to 1911.   

WEIGHT: 27.9 grams 

MEASURES: Length 17 inches – Width 4mm 

BAR MEASURES: Length 40mm x Width 3mm 

METAL: 9ct Yellow Gold (Stamped) 

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1911) 

ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom 

MARKS: 9ct/ 375 stamps, Birmingham hallmarks, Faded maker’s initials (J.K.) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-83