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Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob
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Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob

19th century
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A lovely antique English solid silver watch chain with all the elements we like to see - a T bar, dog clip fastening, fob and watch winding key. Alberts, or watch chains, were named after Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria.

The swivel fob is set with bloodstone on one side and a red hardstone - agate or cornelian - on the other. The chain can be worn as a necklace or a bracelet.

SIZE: The chain is approximately 13.5 inches (approx 34cm) long from the dog clip to the key/T bar link. The section from that link to the top of the fob is another two inches (5cm). The T bar is 3.9cm and the chain graduates in width from approx 4mm to 6mm. The fob stone is approx 1.6cm diameter.

WEIGHT: 33.5g.

MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, bloodstone, agate/cornelian, metal key.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped SS on the T bar. Hallmarked with the lion passant for sterling silver on multiple links and stamped HB with the lion passant on the T bar (date unclear).

CONDITION: Very good antique condition with normal surface wear. There are some scratches on the bloodstone and a groove worn over time in the fob edge from where it has turned.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

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Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Albert Chain to the Victorian era.

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A lovely antique English solid silver watch chain with all the elements we like to see - a T bar, dog clip fastening, fob and watch winding key. Alberts, or watch chains, were named after Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria.
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The swivel fob is set with bloodstone on one side and a red hardstone - agate or cornelian - on the other.
Corvidae Antique

The chain can be worn as a necklace or a bracelet.

fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar, watch key charm, and red stone swivel fob.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob

SIZE: The chain is approximately 13.5 inches (approx 34cm) long from the dog clip to the key/T bar link. The section from that link to the top of the fob is another two inches (5cm). The T bar is 3.9cm and the chain graduates in width from approx 4mm to 6mm. The fob stone is approx 1.6cm diameter.

fig 2. A Victorian sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar, watch key charm, and red stone swivel fob.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob

WEIGHT: 33.5g.

MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, bloodstone, agate/cornelian, metal key.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped SS on the T bar. Hallmarked with the lion passant for sterling silver on multiple links and stamped HB with the lion passant on the T bar (date unclear).

fig 3. A Victorian sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar, watch key charm, and red stone swivel fob.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob

CONDITION: Very good antique condition with normal surface wear. There are some scratches on the bloodstone and a groove worn over time in the fob edge from where it has turned.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Albert Chain to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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A Victorian sterling silver curb link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar, watch key charm, and red stone swivel fob.
Victorian Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T Bar, Key, Bloodstone Swivel Fob
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Popularised during the reign of Queen Victoria and named after Prince Albert, the Albert chain was designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat through a buttonhole using a T-bar mechanism.

These chains were traditionally constructed from solid sterling silver or gold using heavy, hand-soldered curb or trace links, completed with swivel clasps, T-bars, and stone-set fobs.

Authentic period examples often feature individual makers marks or silver hallmarks stamped directly onto the T-bar, swivel clasps, and individual chain links, alongside expected surface wear.

While originally designed as functional mens accessories, modern collectors frequently style these chains as layered wrap bracelets or as statement pendant necklaces.

Clean the silver elements carefully using a dry microfibre polishing cloth, avoiding liquid chemical dips that could weaken stone mountings or remove natural age patina.
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