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Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"
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Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"

1900 - 1920
Description

This Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar. The chain boasts sought-after trombone links with oval spacers.

This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (length-dependent). The dog clip fastenings can also attach a charm, fob, or pendant.

This chain would make a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for any jewellery lover.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15" in length - Please check your measurements if you're wearing it as a necklace

Measures 7mm across the links

Dog Clips measures 2.3cm x 0.7cm

T Bar measures 4.0cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Middle Link - HB&S

Link ring - Lion Mark, Date letter L (1910)

T-bar - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter L (1910)

Dog Clip - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter w (1921)

Dog Clip - HB&S, Date letter difficult to read

WEIGHT

48.3 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver antique chain necklace. The links are in good condition with some slight wear, and the dog clips are in fine working order, fastening the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and make a lovely gift idea.

Item Number - SD1082

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Trombone Link Watch Chain to the 1910s.

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SA1231500
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SD1082
Description
This Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar. The chain boasts sought-after trombone links with oval spacers.
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This chain can be worn as a watch chain, adapted as a necklace, or doubled as a bracelet (length-dependent).
Lancastrian Jewellers

The dog clip fastenings can also attach a charm, fob, or pendant.

fig 1. An antique Edwardian sterling silver trombone link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar and swivel clasp displayed on a velvet background.
fig 1. Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"

This chain would make a great addition to any collection or the perfect gift for any jewellery lover.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15" in length - Please check your measurements if you're wearing it as a necklace

fig 2. An antique Edwardian sterling silver trombone link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar and swivel clasp displayed on a velvet background.
fig 2. Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"

Measures 7mm across the links

Dog Clips measures 2.3cm x 0.7cm

T Bar measures 4.0cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

Middle Link - HB&S

Link ring - Lion Mark, Date letter L (1910)

T-bar - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter L (1910)

fig 3. An antique Edwardian sterling silver trombone link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar and swivel clasp displayed on a velvet background.
fig 3. Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"

Dog Clip - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter w (1921)

Dog Clip - HB&S, Date letter difficult to read

WEIGHT

48.3 grams

CONDITION

This is a perfect example of a well-looked-after silver antique chain necklace. The links are in good condition with some slight wear, and the dog clips are in fine working order, fastening the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and make a lovely gift idea.

Item Number - SD1082

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Trombone Link Watch Chain to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231500
Dealers Internal Ref
SD1082
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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An antique Edwardian sterling silver trombone link Albert watch chain featuring a T-bar and swivel clasp displayed on a velvet background.
Antique '1910' Sterling Silver Trombone Oval Link Watch Chain Necklace | 15"
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FAQs

A trombone link Albert watch chain is a style of pocket watch chain originating in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, featuring elongated, tube-like silver links alternating with round or oval links. Originally designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat, these chains frequently incorporate a T-bar and swivel clasps.

Edwardian watch chains were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver, often marked on individual links, the T-bar, and swivels with British hallmarks denoting the maker, silver purity, assay office, and date letter.

Authentic antique pieces feature matching British hallmarks across multiple components, including the T-bar and swivel clasps, showing uniform wear to the inner link joints consistent with historical use rather than modern casting.

Antique Albert watch chains are commonly worn as short choker-style necklaces or layered chains, allowing the decorative T-bar and swivel clasps to serve as focal pendant details on modern necklines.

Silver watch chains should be gently cleaned using a soft jewellery polishing cloth to remove tarnish while preserving the natural patina within the hallmarks and crevices, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip historical surface character.
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