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Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"
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Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

1900 - 1920
Description

This Antique Albert Chain features a double dog-clip fastener and T-bar in Sterling Silver. It has sought-after elongated links alternating with love-knot links. Each link is hallmarked with the Lion passant mark and dates to 1909 in Birmingham.

This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (depending on length). The dog clip fastenings can also attach a charm, fob, or pendant.

This chain would make a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for any jewellery lover.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.5" in wearing length

Measures 6.4mm across knot links

Measures 4.32mm across elongated links

Dog Clips measure 2.0cm x 0.7cm

T-bar measures 3.8cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Dog Clip - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

Dog clip - Lionmark, V (1920)

T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter k (1909)

WEIGHT

35.0 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver antique Albert chain necklace. The chain shows light wear, and the silver has a dark, rich patina in some areas. The dog clips are in fine working order, fastening the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and make a lovely gift idea.

Item Number - 11522

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the 1900s.

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SA1225511
Dealers Internal Reference
11522
Description
This Antique Albert Chain features a double dog-clip fastener and T-bar in Sterling Silver. It has sought-after elongated links alternating with love-knot links. Each link is hallmarked with the Lion passant mark and dates to 1909 in Birmingham.
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This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (depending on length).
Lancastrian Jewellers

The dog clip fastenings can also attach a charm, fob, or pendant.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.
fig 1. Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

This chain would make a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for any jewellery lover.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.5" in wearing length

Measures 6.4mm across knot links

Measures 4.32mm across elongated links

fig 2. An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.
fig 2. Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

Dog Clips measure 2.0cm x 0.7cm

T-bar measures 3.8cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Dog Clip - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

Dog clip - Lionmark, V (1920)

T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

fig 3. An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.
fig 3. Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter k (1909)

WEIGHT

35.0 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver antique Albert chain necklace. The chain shows light wear, and the silver has a dark, rich patina in some areas. The dog clips are in fine working order, fastening the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and make a lovely gift idea.

Item Number - 11522

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225511
Dealers Internal Ref
11522
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.

Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"

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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
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An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.
Antique '1909' Sterling Silver Bar and Love Knot Albert Chain Necklace | 14.5"
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An antique sterling silver Albert chain necklace featuring elongated bar links, twisted rope sections, a T-bar attachment, and a swivel clasp.
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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsT-bar clasp, Elongated bar links, Twisted rope links, Swivel hook

This Edwardian sterling silver Albert chain necklace dates to 1909 and exhibits a gentleman's library style. The piece consists of polished silver elongated bar links and twisted rope links arranged in a continuous loop, accented by a central T-bar attachment and a swivel hook clasp. Maker marks, the British lion passant hallmark, and date letters are stamped on the metal components. The chain displays a dark patina within the recessed decorative grooves, along with faint surface scuffs and polished highlights on the raised rope curves. The textured fabric background beneath the chain exhibits a mottled olive green tone with sporadic yellow patches. The wearing length measures 37 cm. This functional jewellery piece can be worn as a necklace, utilized as a pocket watch chain with the T-bar inserted into a waistcoat buttonhole, or styled as a bracelet. It suits a personal accessory collection, a wardrobe, or a dressing table display in a home setting.

FAQs

Originally designed in the 19th century to secure a pocket watch to a gentlemans waistcoat, an Albert chain is named after Prince Albert and features a T-bar at one end and a swivel hook at the other.

Albert chains were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, various carat golds, or gold-filled metals, frequently featuring hand-formed links, T-bars, and swivel clasps.

Authentic British silver pieces display full hallmarks, including a makers mark, lion passant for sterling purity, town mark, and date letter stamped onto individual links, T-bars, and swivels.

While historically worn across waistcoats, these chains are now commonly worn as standalone choker-length necklaces, layered with other silver pendants, or wrapped around the wrist as a bracelet.

Store silver in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch and gently polish with a soft silver cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals that can strip historical patina from recessed details.
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