This fine antique Edwardian Albert chain is made up of ornate links, some engraved, others faceted with larger, interlocking fetter links in between. They’re all fashioned in a rosy 9ct gold that has developed a pleasing 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 dating to the early 1900s and complete with its original clasps and T-bar at the bottom with a few extra links at the side that could hold a pendant or medallion.
WEIGHT: 32.8 grams
MEASURES: Length 15 inches x Width 5-6mm – T-Bar Length 33mm x Width 3mm – Drop 29mm
METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1901 – 1915)
MARKS: 9ct stamps
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: AJ967
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