Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the 1910s.
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
16.5" length
The links measure 8mm across the widest part
The links measure 5.8mm across thinnest part
The dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm
T-Bar measures 4.0cm
WEIGHT
53 grams
HALLMARKS
There is a lion mark on every link
Middle link - B.Bs
Dog Clip - B&S, Lion mark, Chester, Date letter v (1921)
Dog Clip - B.Bs, Lion mark, Date letter u (1919)
Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter u (1919)
T-bar - B.Bs, Lion mark, Date letter u (1919)
CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. Both dog clips are fully functional, and the links show minor surface wear and an antique patina—overall great condition.
Item Number - 11557
Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the 1910s.
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