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Antique Rolled Gold Pocket Watch Albert Chain and Swivel Fob
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Antique Rolled Gold Pocket Watch Albert Chain and Swivel Fob

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique rolled gold pocket watch albert chain and swivel fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

Also included is a swivel fob with three faces including one with the original owner’s initials.

Total weight 40g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rolled Gold Albert Chain to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09467942
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Three-sided revolving fob with hardstone seal: fashionable Edwardian pocket watch accessory.
Hand-cut Gothic monogram in carnelian: private seal work.
Heavy curb links with swivel clasp and T-bar: traditional watch chain fitting.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1209706
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Description
Antique rolled gold pocket watch albert chain and swivel fob.

The chain measures 30cm long including the T-bar and the clasp.

Also included is a swivel fob with three faces including one with the original owner’s initials.

Total weight 40g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rolled Gold Albert Chain to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09467942
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Three-sided revolving fob with hardstone seal: fashionable Edwardian pocket watch accessory.
Hand-cut Gothic monogram in carnelian: private seal work.
Heavy curb links with swivel clasp and T-bar: traditional watch chain fitting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1209706
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob.
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Archive I A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob.

Antique Rolled Gold Pocket Watch Albert Chain and Swivel Fob

Archive II A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob. View II
Archive III A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob. View III
Archive IV A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob. View IV
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 260
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob.
Antique rolled gold pocket watch albert chain and swivel fob
Ref: SA1209706
A rolled gold curb link Albert chain featuring a T-bar, dog clip, and a rectangular red carnelian swivel fob.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watch Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Carnelian
  • ColourGold, Red
  • MotifsCurb link chain, Swivel fob, T-bar fastener, Dog clip clasp

This Edwardian gentleman's pocket watch accessory set comprises a curb link Albert chain formed of interlocking gold-coloured metal loops. Attached to the hardware are a solid bar fastener, a dog clip clasp, and a rectangular pendant featuring a polished red carnelian stone set within a moulded metal frame that swivels on a pivot. Visible details include ridged decorative shoulders flanking the stone mount, looped connections linking each chain segment, and a spring-loaded clasp mechanism with a small loop terminal. The total length of the chain including the T-bar and clasp measures 30 cm, with an overall weight of 40 g. Items of this type find placement as decorative display pieces on a desk, within a collector's cabinet, or styled alongside books and desk accessories in a study. The portable components allow the chain and fob to rest flat on a surface or be arranged in a curved loop configuration for exhibition.

FAQs

An Albert chain is a decorative watch chain named after Prince Albert, designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat via a T-bar passed through a buttonhole, often featuring attached fobs or seals.

Rolled gold chains feature a base metal such as brass or copper bonded between thin layers of gold, providing the appearance and wear resistance of solid gold at a lighter weight.

Authentic pieces typically feature stamped makers marks or gold quality stamps on individual links, dog clips, or T-bars, alongside subtle wear patterns around swivels and clasps consistent with historical use.

While originally worn with waistcoats, antique Albert chains are frequently repurposed into modern necklaces, wrap bracelets, or displayed as decorative accessories.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth and warm water, avoiding harsh chemical solvents or ultrasonic cleaners that could strip the gold layer or loosen the stone set in the fob.
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