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ANTIQUE #SA1223660

Antique Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15"

£475    $638    €557
This antique Albert Chain features uniform curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 15'', modelled in sterling silver.
 
The components are all original, made in Birmingham in 1910, at the end of the Edwardian era.
 
An Albert chain is a decorative chain initially 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 a pocket watch or fob, and the T-Bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.
 
METAL
 
Sterling Silver
 
MEASUREMENTS
 
15'' length
 
The links measure 7.38mm across
 
The dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm
 
T-Bar measures 4.0cm
 
WEIGHT
 
57.87 grams
 
HALLMARKS
 
There is a lion mark on every link
 
Middle link - EW&S
 
Dog Clips - EW&S, Lion mark, Date letter l (1910)
 
T-bar - EW&S, Lion mark, Date letter l (1910)
 
CONDITION
 
This antique silver A...
Antique ID: SA1223660
Item: Antique Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15" - (reference SA1223660)
Buying direct from seller: Lancastrian Jewellers
£475



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Lancashire
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