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ANTIQUE #SA1225513

Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 17.5"

£595    $799    €697
This antique Albert Chain features graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 17.5'', modelled in sterling silver.
 
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
 
17.5'' length
 
The links measure 9.23mm across the widest point
 
The links measure 6.28mm across the smallest point
 
The dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm
 
T-Bar measures 4.0cm
 
WEIGHT
 
65.3 grams
 
HALLMARKS
 
There is a lion mark on every link
 
Middle link - HB&S
 
Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter l (1910)
 
Both Dog Clips - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter l (1910)
 
T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter a (1900)
 
CON...
Antique ID: SA1225513
Item: Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 17.5" - (reference SA1225513)
Buying direct from seller: Lancastrian Jewellers
£595



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Lancastrian Jewellers
We are a third generation jewellers in the North of England, UK. Specialising in quality Antique, Vintage and Fine Jewellery
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07527 577305
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