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Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"
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Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"

1900 - 1920
Description

This exquisite antique trombone-and-love-knot link chain features a double-dog clip fastening and a t-bar, measuring 16" inches in length, and is crafted from solid 9ct gold. The links are bright and are individually stamped “375/9ct.”

The chain's components are all original; the dog clip, t-bar and the links bear the same maker's mark, which dates this stunning piece to Birmingham, 1925.

This is a quality example of an Albert chain, which would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16" in length

Chain links measure 6.75mm

Measures 6.61mm across love knots

Dog clips measure 2.3cm x 0.8cm

T-bar measures 4.3cm

WEIGHT

45.21 grams

HALLMARKS

Both Dog Clips - WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd), 9, 375

Every Link - 9, 375, WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd) on one trombone link

T-bar - WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd) , Birmingham, 9, 375

Link - Birmingham, Date letter A (1925)

CONDITION

This fantastic antique chain remains in excellent condition. There is no damage to note; all the links remain secure and free from significant wear. The dog clips are also in fine working order, making this a fantastic investment and addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11719

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

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SA1233673
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11719
Description
This exquisite antique trombone-and-love-knot link chain features a double-dog clip fastening and a t-bar, measuring 16" inches in length, and is crafted from solid 9ct gold. The links are bright and are individually stamped “375/9ct.”
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The chain's components are all original; the dog clip, t-bar and the links bear the same maker's mark, which dates this stunning piece to Birmingham, 1925.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.
fig 1. Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"

This is a quality example of an Albert chain, which would make a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16" in length

Chain links measure 6.75mm

Measures 6.61mm across love knots

fig 2. A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.
fig 2. Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"

Dog clips measure 2.3cm x 0.8cm

T-bar measures 4.3cm

WEIGHT

45.21 grams

HALLMARKS

Both Dog Clips - WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd), 9, 375

Every Link - 9, 375, WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd) on one trombone link

T-bar - WHWL (W H Wilmot Ltd) , Birmingham, 9, 375

fig 3. A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.
fig 3. Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"

Link - Birmingham, Date letter A (1925)

CONDITION

This fantastic antique chain remains in excellent condition. There is no damage to note; all the links remain secure and free from significant wear. The dog clips are also in fine working order, making this a fantastic investment and addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11719

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 9ct Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233673
Dealers Internal Ref
11719
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 A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.

Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"

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Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.
Antique '1925' 9ct Gold Trombone and Love Knot Link Albert Chain Necklace | 16"
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A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain featuring alternating elongated trombone links and textured love knot links with a T-bar and swivel clasp.
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An Albert chain, named after Prince Albert in the nineteenth century, was originally designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat using a T-bar and swivel clasps. Over time, these functional accessories evolved into versatile items of fine jewellery, frequently worn as necklaces today.

Chains from the 1920s were predominantly crafted from solid karat gold, such as 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, as well as sterling silver. Construction involved hand-formed or cast linksincluding trombone, curb, and love knot stylessecured with hallmarked T-bars and swivel fasteners.

Authentic period chains typically feature individual purity stamps on every link, along with complete hallmarks stamped on the T-bar and swivel clasps. Genuine examples show historic contact wear between links rather than modern machine finishing or uniform seam lines.

An Albert chain can be worn around the neck as a standalone collar or layered necklace with the T-bar displayed prominently at the front. It can also be wrapped around the wrist as a multi-strand bracelet or fitted with pendants attached directly to the swivel clasp.

Clean 9ct gold using warm water mixed with mild soap and a soft-bristled brush to remove accumulated oils and debris. Store the chain laid flat or suspended inside a fabric-lined jewellery box to prevent kinking, scratching, or link tension.
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