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Victorian Silver Double Pocket Watch Chain & Vesta
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Victorian Silver Double Pocket Watch Chain & Vesta

19th century
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Victorian silver double pocket watch chain & vesta.

Each of the chains measures 22cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the chains has a silver mark. The T-bar is hallmarked for 1891.

Also included is a silver vesta, hallmarked for 1903, and a fob hallmarked for 1892, with the name W C Hopewell to the reverse.

Total weight 89g.

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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1890s.

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Description
Victorian silver double pocket watch chain & vesta.

Each of the chains measures 22cm long including the T-bar and the clasp. Each of the chains has a silver mark. The T-bar is hallmarked for 1891.

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Also included is a silver vesta, hallmarked for 1903, and a fob hallmarked for 1892, with the name W C Hopewell to the reverse.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

Total weight 89g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1890s.

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SA1233171
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case.
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Archive I A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case.

Victorian Silver Double Pocket Watch Chain & Vesta

Archive II A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case. View II
Archive III A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case. View III
Archive IV A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case. View IV
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A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case.
Victorian silver double pocket watch chain & vesta
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A Victorian sterling silver double Albert pocket watch chain featuring curb links, a central T-bar, an engraved shield fob medallion, and a leaf-patterned vesta case.
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Named after Prince Albert, a double Albert chain is a pocket watch accessory featuring two equal lengths of chain extending from a central T-bar. Designed to sit in a waistcoat buttonhole, one chain secured a pocket watch in a pocket, while the opposite chain held an accessory such as a vesta case, fob medallion, or pocket knife.

Victorian watch chains were predominantly constructed from sterling silver, gold plate, or solid carat gold. Hardware typically included heavy curb link chains, drop chains for fobs, T-bars, swivel clasps, and engraved decorative attachments like match-striking vesta cases.

Authentic Victorian silver pieces feature British hallmarks stamped on individual components, including the T-bar, swivel catches, and fob medallions. Look for lion passant silver marks, date letters, makers initials, and light mechanical wear on link contact points consistent with historical use.

While originally worn across waistcoats, double Albert chains are frequently repurposed as contemporary statement necklaces or layered bracelets. Alternatively, collectors display them mounted within velvet shadow boxes or laid on leather valet trays alongside other horological items.

Clean silver components using a soft, lint-free polishing cloth formulated for precious metals. Avoid submerging liquid silver cleaners into hollow fob pieces or hinged vesta cases, and store the chain flat in a dry, tarnish-resistant pouch.
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