Antique 16.5" Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar, Fob and Dog Clips

This Antique Albert Chain showcases chunky intertwined oval curb links, complete with a T-bar drop, paste spinning fob and two dog clips, modelled throughout in sterling silver. Measuring a super rare length of 16.5", this Albert chain is very versatile.

This chain features the Lion mark on every link. It has an impressive weight of 71.4 grams, and all components carry the same date letter and maker's mark, identifying the chain as originating from Birmingham in 1914.

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
16.5" necklace length
The links measure 8.41mm across links
The dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm
T-Bar measures 3.5cm

WEIGHT
71.4 grams

HALLMARKS
There is a lion mark on every link
Link - HB&S, Birmingham, Date letter p (1914)
T-bar - HB&S, Lion mark, Date letter p (1914)
Both Dog Clips - HB&S, Date letter p (1914)
Middle Link - HB&S

CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina. With each component being original, this is a fabulous watch chain, making it a superb addition to your antique collection.

Item Number - 10329

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