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Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob
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Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob

1900 - 1920
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Description

A beautiful example of a solid gold Albertina - the more decorative version of the Albert watch chain used by Victorian gentlemen and named for Queen Victoria's husband. Albertina chains were usually much prettier, with decorative ornaments such as tassels, and were worn as jewellery rather than pure functional items.

The piece features four strands of belcher/rolo chain, with two sliders which can be moved along, creating a looping festoon effect if desired. The sliders and terminals are chased on both sides with lovely Aesthetic period patterns typical of the 1880s. One end terminates in a dog clip, the other in an oversized bolt ring and a beautiful six-strand foxtail tassel.

SIZE: 28.5cm (just over 11 inches) from clip to clasp, not including the dangling tassel fob.

WEIGHT: 20.1g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 9C on the dog clip, alongside the sponsor's mark GEW LTD. Tested in multiple places to confirm nine-carat gold throughout.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with minor surface wear normal for the age of the piece.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

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Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Albertina Chain to the Edwardian era.

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Description
A beautiful example of a solid gold Albertina - the more decorative version of the Albert watch chain used by Victorian gentlemen and named for Queen Victoria's husband.
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Albertina chains were usually much prettier, with decorative ornaments such as tassels, and were worn as jewellery rather than pure functional items.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob

The piece features four strands of belcher/rolo chain, with two sliders which can be moved along, creating a looping festoon effect if desired. The sliders and terminals are chased on both sides with lovely Aesthetic period patterns typical of the 1880s. One end terminates in a dog clip, the other in an oversized bolt ring and a beautiful six-strand foxtail tassel.

fig 2. An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob

SIZE: 28.5cm (just over 11 inches) from clip to clasp, not including the dangling tassel fob.

WEIGHT: 20.1g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 9C on the dog clip, alongside the sponsor's mark GEW LTD. Tested in multiple places to confirm nine-carat gold throughout.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with minor surface wear normal for the age of the piece.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Albertina Chain to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel.

Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob

Archive II An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel. View II
Archive III An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel. View III
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An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel.
Antique 9CT Gold Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel Fob
Ref: SA1227438
An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina watch chain featuring four strands, decorative engraved slides, a swivel clasp, and a dangling tassel.
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FAQs

An Albertina is a decorative watch chain typically designed for ladies during the Victorian era, characterised by multiple delicate strands, ornamental slides, and hanging fobs or tassels.

Victorian watch chains were most commonly crafted from solid gold alloys such as 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct yellow gold, rolled gold, or sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved slides and woven link strands.

Authentic pieces often feature British hallmarks indicating the gold purity and makers mark, along with period-correct construction details like T-bars, dog clip clasps, and hand-chased decorative slides.

While originally made to hold pocket watches or small items, these chains are frequently repurposed into multi-strand bracelets or worn as layered necklaces.

Clean gently using warm water with mild soap and a soft-bristled toothbrush, avoiding harsh chemicals, and store flat to prevent delicate strands from tangling or kinking.
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