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Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"
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Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"

19th century
Description

This Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar. The chain boasts sought-after trombone links with oval spacers.

This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (length-dependent). 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 13.5" in length - Please check measurements to determine how you'd wear it

Trombone links measure 27mm x 7.11mm

Dog Clips measure 2.1 cm x 0.8cm

T Bar measures 4.2cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Dog Clip - JM,Lion mark, Date letter t (1893)

Dog Clip - H.P, Date letter difficult to read

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter t (1893)

T-bar - JM, Lion mark, Date letter t (1893)

WEIGHT

38.55 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver Victorian antique chain necklace. The links are in good condition, and 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 - SD919

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Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Trombone Watch Chain to the 19th Century.

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SA1225521
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SD919
Description
This Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar. The chain boasts sought-after trombone links with oval spacers.
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This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (length-dependent).
Lancastrian Jewellers

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

fig 1. An antique sterling silver trombone link pocket watch chain with a T-bar attachment and dog clip fastener.
fig 1. Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"

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

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 13.5" in length - Please check measurements to determine how you'd wear it

fig 2. An antique sterling silver trombone link pocket watch chain with a T-bar attachment and dog clip fastener.
fig 2. Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"

Trombone links measure 27mm x 7.11mm

Dog Clips measure 2.1 cm x 0.8cm

T Bar measures 4.2cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Dog Clip - JM,Lion mark, Date letter t (1893)

Dog Clip - H.P, Date letter difficult to read

fig 3. An antique sterling silver trombone link pocket watch chain with a T-bar attachment and dog clip fastener.
fig 3. Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter t (1893)

T-bar - JM, Lion mark, Date letter t (1893)

WEIGHT

38.55 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver Victorian antique chain necklace. The links are in good condition, and 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 - SD919

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Trombone Watch Chain to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225521
Dealers Internal Ref
SD919
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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An antique sterling silver trombone link pocket watch chain with a T-bar attachment and dog clip fastener.
Antique '1893' Sterling Silver Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clips and T Bar | 13.5"
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FAQs

A trombone link watch chain is a style of pocket watch chain characterised by elongated, oval-shaped wire links alternating with smaller round links. Named after the sliding mechanism of the instrument, this design became prominent during the late Victorian era as a durable and decorative accessory for securing pocket watches to waistcoats.

Historically, Albert chains were constructed from sterling silver, gold, or pinchbeck metal alloys. Links were individually soldered for strength, and components such as T-bars and dog clips were attached using circular jump rings.

Authentic British silver watch chains typically display standard hallmarks on multiple individual links, as well as on the T-bar and dog clips. These marks include a purity stamp such as the lion passant, a city assay mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Antique watch chains are frequently repurposed as neckwear or layered bracelets. The dog clips and T-bar allow the piece to be fastened as a choker or suspended with pendants as a focal neckpiece.

Sterling silver watch chains should be cleaned periodically using a soft, non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish and surface oxidisation. Avoid submerging internal mechanical components, such as spring-loaded dog clips, in liquid chemical cleaners.
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