Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Albert Chain to the Victorian era.
This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.
This chain is clearly hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link.
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
15.5" necklace length
The links measure 14.2mm across the widest links
The dog clip measures 2.6cm x 1.0cm
T-Bar measures 3.8cm
WEIGHT
123 grams
HALLMARKS
There is a lion mark on every link
Link ring - Birmingham, Date letter l (1885)
Dog Clip - Lion mark, Date letter l (1885)
T-bar - S.B&S, Lion mark, Date letter l (1885)
CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in very good condition with light age-related wear. The links are in lovely condition, with matching components. The hallmarks on the main curb links have some wear. This is a fabulous watch chain for everyday use, making it a superb investment given the rise in silver prices.
Item Number - SD1140
Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Silver Albert Chain to the Victorian era.
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.
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Antique '1885' 123g Heavy Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-bar and Dog Clip 15.5"
