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Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"
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Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"

1900 - 1920
Description

This exquisite antique chain is a remarkable example of craftsmanship. It showcases intricate, rare, twisted, and knotted links that elegantly connect to a classic T-bar and two sturdy dog clips. Each component is beautifully crafted from 9ct gold, giving the piece a warm and lustrous appeal.

This chain is entirely original and serves not only as a stunning accessory but also as a piece of history, reflecting the elegance of early 20th-century design.

METAL

9ct Gold (Rosey)

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15.5" in length

Measures 5.18mm across knot links

Measures 4.6mm across bar links

Dog Clips Measure 2.2cm x 0.7cm

T-bar measures 3.9cm in length

WEIGHT

38.4 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog Clips - JG&S

Middle Link - JG&S

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter W (1921)

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

CONDITION

This antique Gold Albert Chain Necklace remains in excellent condition. The links are in superb condition for their age, and the dog clips are all structurally sound. At over 15" in length, this chain would be great layered with other chains, added with your favourite charms, or worn simply on its own.

Item Number - 10873

Declaration

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

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SA1238815
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10873
Description
This exquisite antique chain is a remarkable example of craftsmanship.
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It showcases intricate, rare, twisted, and knotted links that elegantly connect to a classic T-bar and two sturdy dog clips.
Lancastrian Jewellers

Each component is beautifully crafted from 9ct gold, giving the piece a warm and lustrous appeal.

fig 1. A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.
fig 1. Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"

This chain is entirely original and serves not only as a stunning accessory but also as a piece of history, reflecting the elegance of early 20th-century design.

METAL

9ct Gold (Rosey)

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 15.5" in length

fig 2. A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.
fig 2. Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"

Measures 5.18mm across knot links

Measures 4.6mm across bar links

Dog Clips Measure 2.2cm x 0.7cm

T-bar measures 3.9cm in length

WEIGHT

38.4 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog Clips - JG&S

Middle Link - JG&S

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter W (1921)

fig 3. A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.
fig 3. Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"

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

CONDITION

This antique Gold Albert Chain Necklace remains in excellent condition. The links are in superb condition for their age, and the dog clips are all structurally sound. At over 15" in length, this chain would be great layered with other chains, added with your favourite charms, or worn simply on its own.

Item Number - 10873

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1238815
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10873
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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 double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.

Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"

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Archive III A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust. View III
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A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.
Antique '1921' 9ct Gold Love Knot Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 15.5"
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A 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace with love knot links and a central T-bar drop displayed on a black bust.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • Material9ct Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsLove knot links, T-bar drop, Twisted bar links

This antique jewellery piece is a 9ct yellow gold double Albert chain necklace from the 1920s Art Deco period, styled with twisted bar links, love knot links, and a central T-bar drop. The gold has a warm, rosey, and lustrous yellow gold finish, featuring structural links, stamped hallmarks, and maker's marks from JG&S alongside a Birmingham date letter W for 1921. Measuring 39.37 cm in length, the chain has a width of 5.18 mm across the knot links and 4.6 mm across the bar links. In a contemporary home, the necklace is worn as a personal accessory, often layered with other chains, adorned with favourite charms, or worn simply on its own. The solid construction and secure dog clips allow for daily wear and easy attachment to pendants or clothing items, adding a touch of early 20th-century glamour to modern outfits.

FAQs

Named after Prince Albert, these chains were originally designed to secure pocket watches to a gentlemans waistcoat, typically featuring a T-bar fitting and swivel clasps.

Authentic Albert chains from this era were crafted in solid yellow or rose gold, commonly in 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct purities, using hand-assembled links such as love knots or curbs.

Authentic British pieces feature hallmarks stamped onto individual links, swivels, or the T-bar, which indicate the gold purity, assay office, and year of manufacture.

While historically worn across waistcoats, these chains are frequently worn in modern styling as statement necklaces or layered with other gold pendants.

Clean gently using warm water with mild soap and a soft brush, avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, and store separately in a fabric-lined pouch to prevent scratching.
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