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ANTIQUE #SA1118614

Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Necklace Silver 18ct Gold Gilt With Medallion

£775    $967    €930
A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of solid silver curb links that graduate in size toward the middle. Each is stamped with a sterling Lion mark and has been gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. The Albert has been converted into a necklace over time and is complete with one of its original claw clasps and a large, engraved shield medallion suspended from the bottom.
 
Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century 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.
 
This is a solid Edwardian Albert chain, with a good weight and beautiful yellow gold bloom. It’s complete with the maker’s mark (H.B.) and Birmingham hallmarks on the medallion and clasp, dating it to 1905.
 
WEIGHT: 99.4 grams
 
 
MEASURES: Length 17 inches x Width 7-10mm – Medallion Height 39mm x Width 28mm
 
 
METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt
 
 
AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1905)
 
 
MARKS: Birmingham Date hallmarks, Sterling Lion marks, Maker’s mark (H.B.)
 
 
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
 
 
ITEM NUMBER: 25-063
 
 
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Internal Reference: 25-063
Antique Number: SA1118614
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
Antique #SA1118614, shown on this page, originates from the edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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