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Antique Rolled Gold Fetter Link Double Watch Chain
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Antique Rolled Gold Fetter Link Double Watch Chain

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “Antique Rolled Gold Fetter Link Double Watch Chain” found a buyer.

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Description

Antique rolled gold fetter link pocket watch chain, Hopwood.

Each length of chain measures 25cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The clasps have the T*H mark for Thomas Hopwood, a Birmingham based chain maker. The T-bar is a period replacement.

Total weight 35g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Double Albert Watch Chain to the 1920s.

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Description
Antique rolled gold fetter link pocket watch chain, Hopwood.

Each length of chain measures 25cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. The clasps have the T*H mark for Thomas Hopwood, a Birmingham based chain maker. The T-bar is a period replacement.

Total weight 35g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Double Albert Watch Chain to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222680
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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An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar. SOLD14 OCT 26

Antique Rolled Gold Fetter Link Double Watch Chain

Archive II An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar. View II
Archive III An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar. View III
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Verified Since Jul 2011
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An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar.
Antique rolled gold fetter link double watch chain
Ref: SA1222680
An antique rolled gold double Albert watch chain featuring elongated fetter links, curb chain sections, two swivel clasps, and a central T-bar.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRolled Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsFetter link, T-bar fastener, Swivel clasps

This antique double watch chain displays a Victorian style featuring alternating curb links and elongated fetter links in a warm yellow gold tone. A central T-bar fastener attaches at the top, accompanied by two swivel clasps and a period replacement component, all finished in rolled gold. Visible details include the maker mark T*H stamped on the clasps, denoting the Birmingham manufacturer Thomas Hopwood. Each length of the chain measures 25 cm including the T-bar and the clasp, with a combined total weight of 35 g. Suitable for collector displays or period costume pairing, the piece complements a gentleman's library theme when stored in a display case or kept alongside vintage timepieces. The flexible articulated links allow the chain to drape smoothly over a surface or around a waistcoat buttonhole. Display this accessory on a desk tray or within a cabinet to highlight the traditional metalwork craftsmanship and historical maker marks.

FAQs

A double Albert watch chain is a traditional pocket watch accessory featuring two lengths of chain that extend from a central T-bar, originally designed in the 19th century to secure a watch in one waistcoat pocket and an accessory in the opposite pocket.

Albert chains were commonly crafted from solid gold, sterling silver, or rolled gold, which involved bonding a layer of gold to a base metal core for increased durability.

Authentic examples feature period-appropriate makers marks, hallmarks on individual links or clasps, and traditional swivel hooks alongside a central T-bar mechanism.

In contemporary fashion, Albert chains are frequently worn as decorative necklaces, wrapped as multi-strand bracelets, or attached to modern waistcoats and jacket lapels.

Rolled gold items should be gently wiped with a clean, soft microfibre cloth and stored in a dry environment to prevent surface wear and oxidisation.
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