{"product_id":"antique-1885-123g-heavy-sterling-silver-65248","title":"Antique '1885' 123g Heavy Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar and Dog Clip 15.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, features chunky graduated curb links, a T-bar and a single dog clip fastening. It measures 15.5 \" in length, weighing a huge 123 grams, making it a super investment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is clearly hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link. The dog clip, link ring and T-bar have the same date letter, with the chain dating to Birmingham, 1885.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these are worn as necklaces, and the clips can also be used to hang pendants or charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMETAL\u003cbr\u003e\nSterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\n15.5\" necklace length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 14.2mm across the widest links\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clip measures 2.6cm x 1.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n123 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter l (1885)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - Lion mark, Date letter l (1885)\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - S.B\u0026amp;S, Lion mark, Date letter l (1885)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - SD1140\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59090983321981,"sku":"SD1140","price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8885765523_n9vq.jpg?v=1794406818","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-1885-123g-heavy-sterling-silver-65248","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}