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Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"
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Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"

1900 - 1920
Description

This quality Antique trombone link chain features a dog clip and bolt ring fastening, measuring 15.25" in length, and is modelled in 9ct Rose Gold. The links have a bright, rosy-gold hue and are individually stamped.

This is a quality example of an Albert chain, which would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Rose Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15.25" in length

Oval links measure 6.6mm wide

Trombone links measure 25.6mm x 5.85mm

Dog clip measures 2.2cm x 0.8cm

Bolt ring measures 12.9mm across

T-bar measures 3.8cm

WEIGHT

36.11 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog Clip - 9, 375, W.H.W

Every Link - 9, 375

Trombone link - W.H.W

T-bar - 9, 375, W.H.W

CONDITION

This fantastic antique chain remains in excellent condition. The chain shows some minor wear on the links and has a natural rosy patina. There is no damage to note; all the links remain secure. The dog clip and bolt ring are in fine working order, making this a fantastic investment and addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11554

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Trombone Albert Chain to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09588041
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Individually stamped 9 and.375 marks on every link: British gold-marking practice of the period.
Maker's punch W.H.W on the bar and clasp: identifiable Birmingham workshop production.
Long trombone links paired with round links: watch chain style popular around 1910.
Warm rose gold colour: traditional copper-rich alloy common in early twentieth-century jewellery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226863
Dealers Internal Reference
11554
Description
This quality Antique trombone link chain features a dog clip and bolt ring fastening, measuring 15.25" in length, and is modelled in 9ct Rose Gold. The links have a bright, rosy-gold hue and are individually stamped.
fig 1. An antique 9ct gold trombone link Albert chain necklace with a T-bar, dog clip, and bolt ring clasp.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"

This is a quality example of an Albert chain, which would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Rose Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15.25" in length

Oval links measure 6.6mm wide

Trombone links measure 25.6mm x 5.85mm

fig 2. An antique 9ct gold trombone link Albert chain necklace with a T-bar, dog clip, and bolt ring clasp.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"

Dog clip measures 2.2cm x 0.8cm

Bolt ring measures 12.9mm across

T-bar measures 3.8cm

WEIGHT

36.11 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog Clip - 9, 375, W.H.W

Every Link - 9, 375

Trombone link - W.H.W

T-bar - 9, 375, W.H.W

CONDITION

This fantastic antique chain remains in excellent condition. The chain shows some minor wear on the links and has a natural rosy patina. There is no damage to note; all the links remain secure.

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The dog clip and bolt ring are in fine working order, making this a fantastic investment and addition to your antique jewellery collection.
Lancastrian Jewellers

Item Number - 11554

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Trombone Albert Chain to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09588041
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Individually stamped 9 and.375 marks on every link: British gold-marking practice of the period.
Maker's punch W.H.W on the bar and clasp: identifiable Birmingham workshop production.
Long trombone links paired with round links: watch chain style popular around 1910.
Warm rose gold colour: traditional copper-rich alloy common in early twentieth-century jewellery.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226863
Dealers Internal Ref
11554
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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Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"

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Lancastrian Jewellers

Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique 9ct gold trombone link Albert chain necklace with a T-bar, dog clip, and bolt ring clasp.
Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Albert Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and Bolt Ring | 15.25"
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An antique 9ct gold trombone link Albert chain necklace with a T-bar, dog clip, and bolt ring clasp.
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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsTrombone links, T-bar drop, Dog clip fastener, Bolt ring clasp

This Victorian gentleman's library Albert chain necklace is modelled in 9ct rose gold with a warm gold colour and a bright, rosy-gold hue, complete with individually stamped links, a T-bar drop, a dog clip fastener, and a bolt ring clasp. The piece displays trombone links, round connecting links, and a turning detail on the central T-bar component. The necklace is worn around the neck or displayed as part of an antique jewellery collection. It measures 38.74 cm in length, with oval links measuring 6.6 mm wide, trombone links measuring 25.6 mm by 5.85 mm, a dog clip measuring 2.2 cm by 0.8 cm, a bolt ring measuring 12.9 mm across, and a T-bar measuring 3.8 cm, weighing 36.11 grams with hallmarks on the dog clip, every link, a trombone link, and the T-bar.

FAQs

An Albert chain is a specialized style of watch chain named after Prince Albert, originally designed during the Victorian period to secure pocket watches to waistcoats via a T-bar fastener and clip.

These chains were traditionally forged in solid gold, such as 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct yellow and rose gold, as well as sterling silver, featuring hand-assembled trombone or curb links.

Authentic pieces usually feature individual hallmarks stamped on each link, the T-bar, and the dog clip, along with visible period construction marks and operational clasps.

Contemporary wearers style Albert chains as neck chains, wearing them single-wrapped, layered alongside fine gold pendants, or attached to modern charms.

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive solutions or ultrasonic cleaners that could weaken solder joins.
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