Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt With Medallion

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A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of solid silver curb links, each stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. The chain is hallmarked Birmingham 1902 and has been fitted with new claw clasps, a T-bar and a medallion suspended from the end, all featuring various maker’s marks and Birmingham/ Chester hallmarks, dating between 1870 – 1906.  

Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century 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.

This is a wonderful, solid Albert chain, with a good weight and beautiful yellow gold bloom. It would look perfect worn as a traditional Albert or as a statement necklace.

WEIGHT: 68.8 grams

MEASURES: Length 18 inches x Width 6mm – Medallion Height 35mm x Width 24mm x Drop 60mm – T Bar Length 39mm x Width 3mm

METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt  

AGE: Edwardian. (Chain dated 1902)

MARKS: Birmingham/ Chester hallmarks, Sterling Lion marks, Maker’s marks (G.E.G – H.P. – W.W.C)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: 25-103

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