Antique Victorian Albert Chain 9ct Gold Circa 1880

Details

An exquisite Antique late Victorian Albert chain made up of long, paper clip links connected by knots of rope. Each link is crafted in a rosy 9ct Gold and leads to a T-bar at the bottom complete with hallmarks and the maker’s initials.

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.    

It’s a wonderful piece with a good weight to it and is held securely by two trigger clasps. 

WEIGHT: 41.3 grams 

MEASURES: Length 15.5 inches x Width 6.5mm – T- Bar Drop 24mm x Length 39mm x Width 2.5mm 

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880) 

MARKS: 9ct/ 375 stamp, Maker’s initials (B&S) 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-445