{"product_id":"antique-victorian-albert-chain-silver-18ct-gold-gilt-dated-1896","title":"Antique Victorian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Dated 1896","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA grand antique Victorian Albert chain comprising of chunky, graduated silver curb links, each stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in sunny 18ct yellow gold. It’s fitted with claw clasps and a classic T-bar, bearing Birmingham hallmarks dating between 1896 and 1897, alongside various maker’s marks, suggesting the bar and clasps have been added or replaced over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the 19th century, Albert chains were both a practical and stylish accessory for gentlemen, used to secure a pocket watch or fob to a waistcoat. By the First World War, they took on new meaning when soldiers’ wives began wearing them as keepsakes. Today, these historic chains are commonly worn as versatile and fashionable necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis substantial Victorian Albert chain has a good weight and ample length of 20.5 inches, offering timeless elegance and versatile wear whether worn as a chic statement necklace or a traditional Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 54.1 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 20.5 inches x Width 4.5 – 7mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: Sterling Silver\/ 18ct Gold gilt\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Victorian. (Circa 1890 – 1900)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, Sterling Lion stamps, Maker’s marks (H.W.LD – S.S. – W.L.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 25-303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Albert Chains in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-necklaces\/product-type_chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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":56581395415424,"sku":"25-303","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-VictorianAlbert-Chain-cover.jpg?v=1758280868","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-albert-chain-silver-18ct-gold-gilt-dated-1896","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}