Details
A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of paperclip and knot links, all fashioned in a muted 9ct yellow gold which has developed a lovely patina over time. It’s complete with the traditional double claw clasp, a T-bar at the bottom and an additional length of chain at the end that would usually hold a pendant or medallion.
Albert chains were 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 wonderful antique Albert chain from the late 19th Century and would look wonderful worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish necklace.
WEIGHT: 18.7 grams
MEASURES: Length 15.8 inches x Width 4.5mm – T-Bar Length 34mm x Drop 23mm – Chain Extension 38mm
METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1900)
MARKS: 9ct stamps
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 25-042
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