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Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"
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Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 March 2026 · Lancastrian Jewellers
This “Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lancastrian Jewellers. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This antique rolled-gold graduated curb-link Albert chain features a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening. It measures 14.5 inches in length.

An Albert chain is a decorative chain originally used to attach a pocket watch to the wearer's clothing. The chain was named after Prince Albert, who was said to have been fond of wearing watch chains. The Dog clip would have been used to attach the pocket watch, too, and the T-bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.

Today, these are often worn as necklaces, and the clip can be used to hang a pendant around the neck.

This quality example of a Rolled Gold Albert chain would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.5" in length

The link measures 8mm across widest part

T bar measures 3.9cm

Dog clips measure 2.1cm x 0.7cm

WEIGHT

40.24 grams

HALLMARKS

T-bar - ROLLED GOLD

CONDITION

This fantastic rolled-gold chain is in excellent condition. The gold is bright and rich in appearance. The dog clips are in fine working order, and the T-bar is in good condition.

Item Number - SD954

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Rolled Gold Curb Chain to the 1900s.

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SA1198125
Dealers Internal Reference
SD954
Description
This antique rolled-gold graduated curb-link Albert chain features a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening. It measures 14.5 inches in length.
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An Albert chain is a decorative chain originally used to attach a pocket watch to the wearer's clothing.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The chain was named after Prince Albert, who was said to have been fond of wearing watch chains. The Dog clip would have been used to attach the pocket watch, too, and the T-bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.

fig 1. A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust.
fig 1. Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"

Today, these are often worn as necklaces, and the clip can be used to hang a pendant around the neck.

This quality example of a Rolled Gold Albert chain would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

fig 2. A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust.
fig 2. Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"

Rolled Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.5" in length

The link measures 8mm across widest part

T bar measures 3.9cm

Dog clips measure 2.1cm x 0.7cm

WEIGHT

40.24 grams

HALLMARKS

T-bar - ROLLED GOLD

CONDITION

This fantastic rolled-gold chain is in excellent condition. The gold is bright and rich in appearance. The dog clips are in fine working order, and the T-bar is in good condition.

Item Number - SD954

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Rolled Gold Curb Chain to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198125
Dealers Internal Ref
SD954
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"

Archive II A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View II
Archive III A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View III
Archive IV A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View IV
Archive V A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View V
Archive VI A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View VI
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Archive VIII A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View VIII
Archive IX A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View IX
Archive X A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust. View X
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Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust.
Antique Rolled Gold Curb Chain with T-Bar and Double Dog Clips - 14.5"
Ref: SA1198125
A rolled gold curb chain necklace featuring a central T-bar and dog clips displayed on a dark bust.
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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar drop, Swivel dog clips

An albert chain is a traditional watch chain designed in the Victorian era to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat or jacket, often featuring a T-bar for buttonhole attachment and dog clips for the timepiece.

Rolled gold, or gold-filled, involves mechanically bonding a layer of solid gold to a base metal core, such as brass or copper, resulting in a durable finish with a much higher gold content than standard gold plating.

Authentic pieces often feature period-specific hallmarks, stamps such as rolled gold or RG, traditional dog clip mechanisms, and a warm tone indicative of period metallurgy.

These chains can be worn alone as a statement choker or layered with other gold pieces, utilizing the central T-bar and dog clips as a focal drop feature.

Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the bonded gold layer, and store flat in a lined jewellery box to prevent tangling.
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