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Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"
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Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"

1900 - 1920
Description

An Albert chain is a decorative chain initially used to attach a pocket watch to the wearer's clothing. The chain was named after Prince Albert, who was said to have been fond of wearing watch chains. The Dog clip would have been used to attach a pocket watch or fob, and the T-Bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.

Today, these are worn as necklaces, and the clips can also be used to hang pendants or charms.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

15.25" necklace length

The links measure 8.1mm across the widest links

The dog clips measure 2.4cm x 0.8cm

T-Bar measures 3.6cm

WEIGHT

42.88 grams

HALLMARKS

There is a lion mark on every link

Link - J.M

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter k (1909)

T-bar - J.M, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

Dog Clip - J.M, Date letter k (1909)

Dog Clip - E.W

CONDITION

This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina. All of the Albert is original, bar one dog clip that is slightly different.

Item Number - 11874

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242829
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11874
Description
An Albert chain is a decorative chain initially used to attach a pocket watch to the wearer's clothing. The chain was named after Prince Albert, who was said to have been fond of wearing watch chains.
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The Dog clip would have been used to attach a pocket watch or fob, and the T-Bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.
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fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring heavy oval links, a central T-bar, and a dog clip clasp.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"

Today, these are worn as necklaces, and the clips can also be used to hang pendants or charms.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

15.25" necklace length

The links measure 8.1mm across the widest links

The dog clips measure 2.4cm x 0.8cm

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring heavy oval links, a central T-bar, and a dog clip clasp.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"

T-Bar measures 3.6cm

WEIGHT

42.88 grams

HALLMARKS

There is a lion mark on every link

Link - J.M

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter k (1909)

T-bar - J.M, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)

Dog Clip - J.M, Date letter k (1909)

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring heavy oval links, a central T-bar, and a dog clip clasp.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"

Dog Clip - E.W

CONDITION

This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina. All of the Albert is original, bar one dog clip that is slightly different.

Item Number - 11874

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Sterling Silver Albert Chain to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242829
Dealers Internal Ref
11874
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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Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"

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LA1 1WD
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An Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring heavy oval links, a central T-bar, and a dog clip clasp.
Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar and Dog Clips | 15.25"
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An Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain featuring heavy oval links, a central T-bar, and a dog clip clasp.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOval links, T-bar fastener, Dog clip clasp, Hallmarked links

This Edwardian sterling silver Albert watch chain has heavy oval links, a central T-bar fastener, and dog clip clasps. Every link bears a lion mark, and the components include hallmarks for Birmingham with the date letter k for 1909 along with maker marks J.M and E.W, displaying light surface wear and a typical antique patina across the silver metal. The necklace measures 39 cm in length with 8.1 mm link widths, a 3.6 cm T-bar, and dog clips measuring 2.4 cm by 0.8 cm. Today, this piece is worn as a necklace, and the clips can also be used to hang pendants or charms in a home setting.

FAQs

Named after Prince Albert, an Albert watch chain is a specialised chain designed during the 19th century to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat buttonhole using a transverse T-bar.

Edwardian watch chains were predominantly constructed from hallmarked sterling silver, high-carat gold, or rolled gold, frequently featuring heavy curb or oval links alongside functional dog clips.

Authentic period silver chains typically bear British assay hallmarks stamped on the T-bar, dog clips, and individual links, indicating the silver purity, assay office, and date letter.

While originally designed for waistcoats, modern wearers frequently style antique Albert chains as standalone T-bar necklaces, choker chains, or layered bracelet accessories.

Sterling silver chains should be gently cleaned using a soft jewellery polishing cloth and stored in an airtight, moisture-free environment to prevent tarnish and oxidisation.
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