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Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"
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Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 November 2025 · Lancastrian Jewellers
This “Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"” found a buyer.

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Description

This sought-after Antique Albert Chain is modelled throughout in luxurious 18ct Yellow Gold. It features a double Dog Clip fastening and a T-bar drop. The chain is all original with the same maker's mark and is fully dated to Birmingham, 1926.

Due to the price of gold, few Albert chains in 18ct Gold remain; many have been melted down over the years. This rare and quality find would make a superb investment for the future. Act fast—this beauty is sure to go quickly!

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.75" in length

Chain measures 4.52mm across widest link

Dog Clips 1.9cm x 0.7cm

T-Bar measures 3.4cm

WEIGHT

24.86 grams

HALLMARKS

Chain - WJS (middle link), Crown, 18 on every link.

Link - Birmingham, Date letter b (1927)

T-Bar - Crown, 18, WJS

Dog Clips - WJS, 18, Crown

CONDITION

This rare find remains in excellent antique condition. The hallmarks can be easily read, and the links remain solid. This antique necklace is a stunning addition to any collection, offering both beauty and history for discerning buyers.

Item Number - 10270

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 18ct Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176419
Dealers Internal Reference
10270
Description
This sought-after Antique Albert Chain is modelled throughout in luxurious 18ct Yellow Gold. It features a double Dog Clip fastening and a T-bar drop. The chain is all original with the same maker's mark and is fully dated to Birmingham, 1926.
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Due to the price of gold, few Albert chains in 18ct Gold remain; many have been melted down over the years.
Lancastrian Jewellers

This rare and quality find would make a superb investment for the future. Act fast—this beauty is sure to go quickly!

fig 1. An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background.
fig 1. Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"

METAL

18ct Yellow Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 14.75" in length

Chain measures 4.52mm across widest link

Dog Clips 1.9cm x 0.7cm

T-Bar measures 3.4cm

WEIGHT

24.86 grams

HALLMARKS

Chain - WJS (middle link), Crown, 18 on every link.

fig 2. An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background.
fig 2. Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"

Link - Birmingham, Date letter b (1927)

T-Bar - Crown, 18, WJS

Dog Clips - WJS, 18, Crown

CONDITION

This rare find remains in excellent antique condition. The hallmarks can be easily read, and the links remain solid. This antique necklace is a stunning addition to any collection, offering both beauty and history for discerning buyers.

Item Number - 10270

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this 18ct Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176419
Dealers Internal Ref
10270
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 An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"

Archive II An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background. View II
Archive III An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background. View III
Archive IV An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background. View IV
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Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lancastrianjewellers
Verified Since Jun 2022
Items For Sale 193
Items Sold 177
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An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background.
Art Deco '1926' 18ct Gold Graduated Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 14.75"
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An 18ct yellow gold graduated curb link albert chain necklace with a central T-bar is displayed against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • Material18ct Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGraduated curb links, Central T-bar, Swivel clasp

FAQs

An Albert chain is a type of watch chain named after Prince Albert, designed to secure a pocket watch to a waistcoat or jacket buttonhole, often featuring a T-bar at the centre.

Antique watch chains are typically crafted from 9ct or 18ct yellow gold and often feature British hallmark stamps on individual links and the T-bar indicating metal fineness, maker, and assay office.

Authenticity is verified by checking for crisp historical hallmarks, examining link wear patterns characteristic of age, testing the gold purity, and observing traditional construction techniques such as soldered link ends.

An antique albert chain can be worn around the neck as a standalone statement choker or necklace, allowing the central T-bar to drop gracefully as a focal pendant.

Antique gold items should be stored individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching, cleaned gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and kept away from harsh chemicals and abrasive surfaces.
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