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Antique 1920s Rolled Rose Gold Watch Albert Chain
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Antique 1920s Rolled Rose Gold Watch Albert Chain

1900 - 1920
Description

Antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch albert chain.

The chain measures 29cm long including the unusually wide T-bar and the clasp.

The chain comes with a wax seal fob, probably carnelian, with an image of a Roman Emperor, possibly Neva. There is a 4mm chip along the edge of the carnelian.

Total weight 32g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rose Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09644573
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Elongated open links: favoured style for pocket-watch chains around the 1920s.
Swivel clasp with ribbed barrel collar: standard watch chain closure of this era.
Wear to the rolled gold at the link junctions: honest handling over decades.
Pierced geometric mount holding the carnelian: angular form popular in the twenties.

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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SA1234939
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Description
Antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch albert chain.

The chain measures 29cm long including the unusually wide T-bar and the clasp.

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The chain comes with a wax seal fob, probably carnelian, with an image of a Roman Emperor, possibly Neva.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

There is a 4mm chip along the edge of the carnelian.

Total weight 32g.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Rose Gold Albert Chain to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09644573
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Elongated open links: favoured style for pocket-watch chains around the 1920s.
Swivel clasp with ribbed barrel collar: standard watch chain closure of this era.
Wear to the rolled gold at the link junctions: honest handling over decades.
Pierced geometric mount holding the carnelian: angular form popular in the twenties.

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
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SA1234939
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant.
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Archive I An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant.

Antique 1920s Rolled Rose Gold Watch Albert Chain

Archive II An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant. View II
Archive III An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant. View III
Archive IV An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant. View IV
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An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant.
Antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch albert chain
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An antique 1920s rolled rose gold watch Albert chain featuring elongated trombone links, a T-bar, swivel clasp, and a carved carnelian fob pendant.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watch Chain
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialRolled Gold, Carnelian
  • ColourRose Gold
  • MotifsTrombone links, T-bar fastener, Swivel clasp, Carved fob

This antique 1920s Art Deco pocket watch chain belongs to the gentleman's library genre. The piece is fashioned from rolled rose gold with a warm rose colour and a polished metallic finish, and it incorporates a rich orange carnelian gemstone within its fob. The construction comprises elongated trombone links connected sequentially, accompanied by a T-bar fastener featuring spherical ball terminals at each end, a functional swivel clasp for attachment, and an openwork metal mount holding the wax seal fob pendant. The carnelian stone shows a carved profile of a figure and a 4mm chip along its edge. In a modern interior setting, this small antique accessory is displayed on a table surface or kept inside a decorative tray or display case alongside other vintage collectables. The chain measures 29 cm long including the T-bar and the clasp, and the entire assembly weighs 32 g.

FAQs

Named after Prince Albert, an Albert chain is a functional and decorative pocket watch accessory designed to secure a timepiece to a gentlemans waistcoat via a T-bar inserted into a buttonhole.

Historically, Albert chains were manufactured using solid gold, rolled gold, sterling silver, or pinchbeck, often featuring elongated trombone or curb links accompanied by stone-set fobs.

Authentic period watch chains frequently feature makers marks or hallmarks stamped onto individual links, original swivel clasps, functional T-bars, and signs of gentle age-related wear around connection points.

Modern enthusiasts repurpose antique Albert chains as statement necklaces, double-wrapped charm bracelets, or traditional draped accessories worn across modern waistcoats and jackets.

Clean gently using a soft microfibre cloth and warm soapy water, taking care to avoid harsh polishing compounds or abrasive materials that could wear down the outer gold layer.
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