This fine antique Victorian Albert chain has fancy ''Stars & Bars'' style links. Each link is fashioned in 9ct gold and has developed a lovely rosy hue 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 with a classic T-bar at the bottom and a double dog clip clasp at the top.METAL9ct GoldMEASUREMENTSIt measures 15.75'' in lengthThe chain measures 5.56mm across the widest partT bar measures 3.7cmDog Clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cmWEIGHT26.65 gramsHALLMARKS9, 375Dog clip - FF&CO, 9, 375T-bar - FF&CO, 9, 375, BirminghamCONDITIONThis remarkable fancy watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links are solid and secure, with no wear, and the dog clips are in fine working order, keeping the chain secure while wearing. All in all, it is a superb-looking chain and would make a wonderful investment.