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ANTIQUE #SA1225502

Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5"

£445    $595    €521
This antique Albert Chain features subtly graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 15.5'', modelled in sterling silver.
 
The components are all original, made in Birmingham in 1924, during the Art Deco 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
 
15.5'' necklace length
 
The links measure 6.64mm across
 
The dog clips measure 2.0cm x 0.7cm
 
T-Bar measures 3.7cm
 
WEIGHT
 
37.9 grams
 
HALLMARKS
 
There is a lion mark on every link
 
Middle link - HB&S
 
Dog Clips - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter Z (1924)
 
T-bar - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter Z (1924)
 
Link ring - Birmingha...
Antique ID: SA1225502
Item: Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5" - (reference SA1225502)
Buying direct from seller: Lancastrian Jewellers
£445



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Antique SA1225502 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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We are a third generation jewellers in the North of England, UK. Specialising in quality Antique, Vintage and Fine Jewellery
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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