A classic antique Victorian Albert chain from the late 19th Century made up of solid 9ct gold paper clip links which have developed a lovely patina and rosy hue with age.
Albert chains were popularised and named after Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert in the 19th Century and were traditionally used 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.
It’s complete with double claw clasps and a T-bar which bear “375/ 9ct” stamps and the maker’s initials. It’s a solid, weighty chain and looks wonderful worn as a traditional Albert or as a necklace.
WEIGHT: 35 grams
MEASURES: Length 16 inches x Width 5.5mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 18mm
METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)
MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamps, Maker’s initials (J.T&S – P&M)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: AJ700
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