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Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"
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Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"

1900 - 1920
Description

Treat yourself to this antique Albert chain necklace with a double dog clip fastening, dating to Chester, 1921. This antique graduated curb link chain measures a super rare length of 16.75" and is great for layering with your favourite chains and pendants.

This Albert chain colour is beautiful, with a warm rose-gold tone, making it a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

METAL

9ct Gold - Solid

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16.75" in length

Links measure 7.38mm across the widest part

Dog Clips measures 2.4cm x 0.9cm

T-bar measures 3.7cm

WEIGHT

55.0 grams

HALLMARKS

Each link is marked 9, 375 - Some worn

Middle link - Chester, Date letter v (1921), WSLD

Both Dog clips - B&S, 9, 375

T-bar - 9, 375, Birmingham, B&S

CONDITION

This antique Albert chain necklace is in excellent condition overall. Both fasteners and the T-bar are in excellent working order, ensuring that the chain remains secure. The gold has a bright finish with a lovely antique hue, making this chain perfect for everyday wear.

Item Number - 11638

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Albert Watch Chain to the 1920s.

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SA1231079
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11638
Description
Treat yourself to this antique Albert chain necklace with a double dog clip fastening, dating to Chester, 1921. This antique graduated curb link chain measures a super rare length of 16.75" and is great for layering with your favourite chains and pendants.
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This Albert chain colour is beautiful, with a warm rose-gold tone, making it a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.
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fig 1. An antique 9ct gold graduated curb link Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and twin swivel dog clips.
fig 1. Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"

METAL

9ct Gold - Solid

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16.75" in length

Links measure 7.38mm across the widest part

Dog Clips measures 2.4cm x 0.9cm

T-bar measures 3.7cm

WEIGHT

55.0 grams

HALLMARKS

Each link is marked 9, 375 - Some worn

fig 2. An antique 9ct gold graduated curb link Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and twin swivel dog clips.
fig 2. Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"

Middle link - Chester, Date letter v (1921), WSLD

Both Dog clips - B&S, 9, 375

T-bar - 9, 375, Birmingham, B&S

CONDITION

This antique Albert chain necklace is in excellent condition overall. Both fasteners and the T-bar are in excellent working order, ensuring that the chain remains secure. The gold has a bright finish with a lovely antique hue, making this chain perfect for everyday wear.

Item Number - 11638

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Gold Albert Watch Chain to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231079
Dealers Internal Ref
11638
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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 9ct gold graduated curb link Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and twin swivel dog clips.

Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"

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LA1 1WD
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An antique 9ct gold graduated curb link Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and twin swivel dog clips.
Antique Chester 1921 9ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace - 16.75"
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An antique 9ct gold graduated curb link Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and twin swivel dog clips.
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FAQs

Named after Prince Albert during the Victorian era, the Albert chain was designed to secure a pocket watch to a gentlemans waistcoat. The T-bar slotted through a buttonhole, while the swivel clip attached securely to the watch case.

Albert watch chains were commonly crafted from solid 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct gold, as well as sterling silver. Links were often hand-formed into curb, rope, or belcher styles, with each link individually stamped for authenticity.

Authentic British Albert chains typically feature hallmarks on the T-bar, the dog clip swivels, and often on every individual link. These stamps indicate the gold purity, the assay office location, and the date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

While originally created for waistcoat pocket watches, modern wearers frequently repurpose Albert chains as choker-style necklaces, bracelet wraps, or layered chain necklaces featuring charms attached to the T-bar or swivel clips.

Clean gold chains using warm water with a mild dishwashing soap and a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from between the links. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that can wear down historical hallmarks and natural patina.
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