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