{"product_id":"antique-18ct-gold-and-platinum-watch-80959","title":"Antique 18ct Gold and Platinum Watch Chain Necklace with Dog Clip and T-bar 14\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extremely rare antique watch chain is made of solid 18ct yellow gold and features alternating platinum curb links. It is completed with the original 18ct gold and platinum dog clip and T-bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn albert chain is a decorative chain, originally 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 the pocket watch too and the T-Bar would go through the button hole of a waistcoat to secure in place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday these are often worn as necklaces and the clips can be used to hang a pendant from around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the price of gold, few Albert chains in 18ct Gold remain; many have been melted down over the years. This is a rare and quality find that would make a superb investment for the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMETAL\u003cbr\u003e\n18ct Yellow Gold - Niton DXL Machine Tested\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatinum - Niton DXL Machine Tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasures 14\" in wearing length - Please check measurements if wearing as a necklace or doubled up as a bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasures 2.83mm across the links\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip measures 1.8cm x 0.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar measures 3.1cm across\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n14.41 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - 18CT \u0026amp; PT\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - 18CT \u0026amp; PT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis highly sought-after antique watch chain is in excellent condition for its age. The links show minimal wear, and the dog clip is in fine working order. Additionally, the T-bar is in superb condition. Overall, this rare gold-and-platinum watch chain would be a fantastic investment and a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11320\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58263518937469,"sku":"11320","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8115593810_tvvx.jpg?v=1781008241","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-18ct-gold-and-platinum-watch-80959","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}