A classic antique Albert chain made in Chester in 1922. It’s made up of solid gold curb links that graduate in size toward the centre and are each stamped 375/ 9ct and have developed a lovely rosy-gold patina with age. 

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. 

It's a wonderful antique Albert chain, complete with Chester hallmarks and the maker’s mark “C&F” and is fitted with clasps and a T-Bar, all bearing the maker’s marks of E. Whitehouse & Son who were also based in Chester in the early 1900s and were likely added to the chain over time. 

WEIGHT: 34.4 grams

MEASURES: Length 17 inches x Width 6mm at the widest – T-Bar Length 34mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 24mm 

METAL:  9ct Gold (Stamped)   

AGE: Art Deco. (Dated 1922) 

MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamps, Chester Hallmarks, Maker’s marks (C&F - E.W.&S) 

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age 

ITEM NUMBER: 24-204 

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