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Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"
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Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"

19th century
Description

This beautiful Antique Albert Chain has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar, modelled in Sterling Silver. The chain boasts sought-after trombone and love-knot links fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1888.

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 be used to 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 14.25" in length - Please check your measurements of how you're going to wear it

Measures 8mm across trombone links

Measure 8.29mm across knot links

Dog Clip measures 2.0cm x 0.8cm

T Bar measures 3.8cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

T-bar - H.W.A Lion mark, Date letter o (1888)

Trombone Link - H.W.A

Link Ring - Birmingham, Date letter o (1888)

Dog clip - S.S

WEIGHT

44.1 grams

CONDITION

This is a superb example of a well-looked-after silver antique watch chain. The chain has light wear, but a recent polish makes it bright and shiny. The dog clips are in fine working order and fasten the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and a lovely gift.

Item Number - 11616

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Watch Chain to the 19th Century.

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SA1231504
Dealers Internal Reference
11616
Description
This beautiful Antique Albert Chain has two dog clip fasteners and a T-bar, modelled in Sterling Silver. The chain boasts sought-after trombone and love-knot links fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1888.
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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 be used to attach a charm, fob, or pendant.

fig 1. An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.
fig 1. Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"

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

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.25" in length - Please check your measurements of how you're going to wear it

fig 2. An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.
fig 2. Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"

Measures 8mm across trombone links

Measure 8.29mm across knot links

Dog Clip measures 2.0cm x 0.8cm

T Bar measures 3.8cm

HALLMARKS

Silver Lion Marks throughout.

T-bar - H.W.A Lion mark, Date letter o (1888)

fig 3. An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.
fig 3. Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"

Trombone Link - H.W.A

Link Ring - Birmingham, Date letter o (1888)

Dog clip - S.S

WEIGHT

44.1 grams

CONDITION

This is a superb example of a well-looked-after silver antique watch chain. The chain has light wear, but a recent polish makes it bright and shiny. The dog clips are in fine working order and fasten the chain securely. This would be a superb everyday piece and a lovely gift.

Item Number - 11616

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Watch Chain to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231504
Dealers Internal Ref
11616
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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Archive I An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.

Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"

Archive II An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip. View IV
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Archive VI An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip. View VI
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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.
Antique Victorian '1888' Sterling Silver Trombone Love Knot Watch Chain Necklace | 14.25"
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An antique Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain featuring elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTrombone links, Love knots, T-bar, Swivel clip

This Victorian sterling silver pocket watch chain displays a bright silver finish throughout. The composition includes elongated trombone links, twisted love knot details, a T-bar, and a swivel clip, all set against a vibrant blue fabric lining inside a dark rectangular container with visible corner mouldings and a small metal latch. The elements show light wear with a polished surface, alongside legible hallmarks stamped on multiple components. Measuring 36 cm in length with trombone links measuring 8 mm across, this piece serves as a traditional gentlemans library accessory that functions as a watch chain, a necklace, or a doubled bracelet. The swivel clips allow for attaching charms, fobs, or pendants for everyday wear.

FAQs

A Victorian trombone watch chain is a style of pocket watch chain popular in the late 19th century, characterised by elongated oval links interspersed with shorter decorative links or love knots, designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat.

Victorian Albert chains were typically constructed from sterling silver, solid gold, or gold fill, often featuring hand-soldered links, T-bars, and swivel dog clips for secure attachment.

Authentic Victorian sterling silver items feature British hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, date letter stamps, and makers marks stamped onto individual links or components.

In modern contexts, Victorian watch chains are frequently repurposed as statement choker necklaces or layered chains, hung with antique lockets, charms, or worn unadorned.

Clean sterling silver watch chains gently using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip historical patina from delicate link joins and joints.
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