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Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?
Lancastrian Jewellers
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Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?

1900 - 1920
Description

A timeless classic, this necklace brings a luxurious touch to any look.

Crafted from sterling silver, the Figaro watch chain is a vintage classic with lovely twisted oblong links, completed with a double dog clip fastening, and T-bar. The chain is all original, with the same marks and date letters throughout, dating it to Birmingham, 1897.

With a versatile length of 15.5 inches, it is the perfect accessory for a timelessly chic look.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

15.5? length

Links measure 6.6mm

Dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm

Dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm

T-bar measures 3.4cm

WEIGHT

29.83 grams

HALLMARKS

Lion mark on every link

Dog Clip - *, SILVER

T-bar - J.S*, Lion mark, Date letter x (1897)

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter x (1897)

Link - J.S*

CONDITION

This silver watch chain is in great condition. All the links are solid, showing no signs of wear, and both dog clips secure the chain together. The chain boasts the same maker's mark and date letter throughout, except for one dog clip with is unmarked, making this a wonderful and collectable antique chain.

Item Number - 11523

Declaration

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

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SA1226833
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11523
Description
A timeless classic, this necklace brings a luxurious touch to any look.
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Crafted from sterling silver, the Figaro watch chain is a vintage classic with lovely twisted oblong links, completed with a double dog clip fastening, and T-bar.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The chain is all original, with the same marks and date letters throughout, dating it to Birmingham, 1897.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps.
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?

With a versatile length of 15.5 inches, it is the perfect accessory for a timelessly chic look.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

15.5? length

Links measure 6.6mm

Dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm

Dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm

fig 2. An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps.
fig 2. Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?

T-bar measures 3.4cm

WEIGHT

29.83 grams

HALLMARKS

Lion mark on every link

Dog Clip - *, SILVER

T-bar - J.S*, Lion mark, Date letter x (1897)

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter x (1897)

Link - J.S*

CONDITION

This silver watch chain is in great condition. All the links are solid, showing no signs of wear, and both dog clips secure the chain together. The chain boasts the same maker's mark and date letter throughout, except for one dog clip with is unmarked, making this a wonderful and collectable antique chain.

Item Number - 11523

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1226833
Dealers Internal Ref
11523
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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 double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps.

Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?

Archive II An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View IV
Archive V An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View V
Archive VI An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View VI
Archive VII An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View VII
Archive VIII An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps. View VIII
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LA1 1WD
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An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps.
Antique Sterling Silver Figaro Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar – 15.5?
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An antique sterling silver double Albert watch chain featuring Figaro style links, a central T-bar, and dual swivel clasps.
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FAQs

A double Albert watch chain is a pocket watch accessory named after Prince Albert, featuring two lengths of chain attached to a central T-bar, originally designed to secure a watch in one waistcoat pocket and an accessory or fob in the other.

Traditional antique Albert chains were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver, high-carat gold, or rolled gold, utilising soldered curb, Figaro, or belcher links for strength and durability.

Authentic antique sterling silver chains typically feature individual British hallmarks stamped on each link, the T-bar, and swivel clasps, indicating silver purity, maker marks, and assay office date letters.

While originally worn across a waistcoat, modern collectors frequently wear antique double Albert chains as neck chains or wrap them around the wrist as layered bracelets.

Sterling silver chains should be gently polished with a microfibre silver cloth, avoiding liquid dips that strip natural age-related oxidisation from the recessed details of the links.
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