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Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"
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Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"

1900 - 1920
Description

This antique Albert Chain features uniform curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring 16 " in length, modelled in sterling silver. The chain is hallmarked throughout with original components, dated Birmingham, 1923.

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 clips would have attached a pocket watch or fob, and the T-Bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16" in total length

The links measure 6.7mm across

The dog clips measure 2.4cm x 0.8cm

T-Bar measures 4.1cm

WEIGHT

54.27 grams

HALLMARKS

There is a lion mark on every link

Middle link - H.P

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter y (1923)

Both Dog Clips - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter y (1923)

T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter y (1923)

CONDITION

This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show minor surface wear and an antique patina. The chain includes all matching, original components. This desirable chain is in fabulous condition.

Item Number - 11932

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09710359
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Date letter y on the mounts: Birmingham hallmarked in 1923.
Lion passant stamped on the links: sterling silver standard.
Matching maker mark HP across clasps and T-bar: original matching set.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244337
Dealers Internal Reference
11932
Description
This antique Albert Chain features uniform curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring 16 " in length, modelled in sterling silver. The chain is hallmarked throughout with original components, dated Birmingham, 1923.
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An Albert chain is a decorative chain initially used to attach a pocket watch to the wearer's clothing.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The chain was named after Prince Albert, who was said to have been fond of wearing watch chains. The Dog clips would have attached a pocket watch or fob, and the T-Bar would go through the buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place.

fig 1. A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps.
fig 1. Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"

METAL

Sterling Silver

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 16" in total length

The links measure 6.7mm across

The dog clips measure 2.4cm x 0.8cm

T-Bar measures 4.1cm

WEIGHT

54.27 grams

HALLMARKS

There is a lion mark on every link

fig 2. A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps.
fig 2. Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"

Middle link - H.P

Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter y (1923)

Both Dog Clips - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter y (1923)

T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter y (1923)

CONDITION

This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show minor surface wear and an antique patina. The chain includes all matching, original components. This desirable chain is in fabulous condition.

Item Number - 11932

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Silver Double Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09710359
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 103 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Date letter y on the mounts: Birmingham hallmarked in 1923.
Lion passant stamped on the links: sterling silver standard.
Matching maker mark HP across clasps and T-bar: original matching set.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244337
Dealers Internal Ref
11932
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Lancastrian Jewellers
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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 sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps.

Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"

Archive II A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View II
Archive III A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View V
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Archive X A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View X
Archive XI A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps. View XI
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A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps.
Antique '1923' Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16"
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A sterling silver curb link double Albert watch chain featuring a central T-bar and two swivel clasps.
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  • ObjectWatch Chains
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Art Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCurb links, T-bar fitting, Swivel clasps

A double Albert watch chain is a traditional pocket watch accessory featuring two symmetrical lengths of chain attached to a central T-bar, originally designed to secure a pocket watch in one waistcoat pocket and an accessory, such as a fob or key, in the opposite pocket.

Antique watch chains were commonly crafted from sterling silver, gold, or rolled gold, featuring interlocking link designs such as curb, belcher, or prince of Wales patterns secured with swivel clasps and T-bar fittings.

Authentic British sterling silver watch chains feature hallmarks stamped on the T-bar, swivel clasps, and frequently on individual chain links, indicating the silver purity, assay office, and year of manufacture.

An antique double Albert chain can be worn as a neck chain or choker, with the T-bar and swivel clasps positioned at the front to suspend modern pendants or lockets.

Silver chains should be gently wiped with a soft silver-polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners or abrasive substances that can strip natural patina or damage delicate link connections.
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