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Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob
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Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob

19th century
Description

A Victorian sterling silver fancy link Albert watch chain, and later fob.

Period: - Late 19th century.

Year: - 1893, & 1906.

Engraving: - Unengraved.

Measurement: - The albert chain measures approximately 14 13/16 inches (37.7cm) in length end to end. The links measure 6.0mm in width. The fob measures 1 5/16 inches (3.4cm) height. Combined length 16 1/16 inches (40.8cm).

Weight: - 47.1 grams (combined).

Condition: - The sterling silver Albert chain is in good antique condition - light tarnishing. Each chain link is hallmarked with the lion passant. The dog clip closes securely. One of the chain links, and dog-clip are hallmarked with the date letter 't' to denote 1893. The makers mark 'W.G.M' for Walter & George Myers is stamped to the T-bar, and dog clip. The fob is hallmarked with the makers mark 'W.A' for William Adams Ltd, and Birmingham marks, 1906. Please see photographs for confirmation of condition.

Item No: - 2240_lha1.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
40.8cm (16.06")
Width
0.6cm (0.24")
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Argentum Antiques & Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Watch Chain to the Victorian era.

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SA1003139
Description
A Victorian sterling silver fancy link Albert watch chain, and later fob.

Period: - Late 19th century.

Year: - 1893, & 1906.

Engraving: - Unengraved.

Measurement: - The albert chain measures approximately 14 13/16 inches (37.7cm) in length end to end. The links measure 6.0mm in width. The fob measures 1 5/16 inches (3.4cm) height. Combined length 16 1/16 inches (40.8cm).

fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob.
fig 1. Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob

Weight: - 47.1 grams (combined).

Condition: - The sterling silver Albert chain is in good antique condition - light tarnishing. Each chain link is hallmarked with the lion passant. The dog clip closes securely. One of the chain links, and dog-clip are hallmarked with the date letter 't' to denote 1893. The makers mark 'W.G.M' for Walter & George Myers is stamped to the T-bar, and dog clip. The fob is hallmarked with the makers mark 'W.A' for William Adams Ltd, and Birmingham marks, 1906. Please see photographs for confirmation of condition.

fig 2. A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob.
fig 2. Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob

Item No: - 2240_lha1.

• Please email us if you wish to enquire about this piece.

• Free domestic and international delivery with DHL Express.

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Argentum Antiques & Collectables Ltd is considered a professional seller (known as a trader) in the EU.
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Height
40.8cm (16.06")
Width
0.6cm (0.24")
Date of Manufacture

Argentum Antiques & Collectables has dated this Victorian Silver Watch Chain to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob.

Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View IV
Archive V A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View V
Archive VI A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View VII
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Archive IX A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob. View IX
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A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob.
Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Link Albert Watch Chain and Fob
Ref: SA1003139
A Victorian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring fancy twisted bar links, a T-bar fastening, a swivel clip clasp, and a crest-shaped fob.
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An Albert watch chain is a functional item of jewellery named after Prince Albert, designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat or jacket via a T-bar and swivel clasp.

Victorian watch chains were primarily crafted from sterling silver, gold plate, or solid carat gold, featuring hand-assembled chain links, swivel clasps, and decorative fobs.

Authentic British sterling silver chains usually feature individual hallmark stamps on each link, the T-bar, and the swivel clasp, indicating silver purity and assay office marks.

Beyond traditional pocket watch attachment, Albert chains are frequently repurposed in modern attire as necklaces, layered bracelets, or decorative key chain attachments.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh liquid immersion that can strip natural historical oxidisation from link crevices.
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