{"product_id":"antique-1923-18ct-yellow-gold-trombone-63553","title":"Antique '1923' 18ct Yellow Gold Trombone Watch Chain with Dog Clip and T-bar | 13.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heavy antique 18ct gold trombone watch chain is a true treasure. Its coveted trombone links gleam with the rich, buttery glow of 18ct yellow gold. An Art Deco masterpiece, it boasts a classic dog clip fastener and a striking 18ct gold T-bar drop. Dating back to 1923 in Birmingham, every link bears the same maker's mark, making this a collector's dream.\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 buttonhole of a waistcoat to secure it in place. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare, high-quality find would make a superb investment for the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMETAL\u003cbr\u003e\n18ct Yellow Gold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasures 13.5\" in length - Please measure your neck or wrist if you want to wear this.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe trombone links measure 7.63mm across\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip measures 2.3cm x 0.9cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar measures 3.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n57.41 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nLinks - Crown, 18\u003cbr\u003e\nTrombone link - ACCO - The Albion Chain Co\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - Crown, 18, ACCO - The Albion Chain Co\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - Crown, 18, Birmingham, ACCO - The Albion Chain Co\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter Y (1923)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis super rare antique chain is in superb condition throughout. The gold is brightly saturated. The polished links are all securely connected. The dog clip is in fine working order. Overall, this rare piece would be a wonderful investment. It could be a project to attach an additional dog clip to increase the length, if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11269\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58244210721149,"sku":"11269","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8092470468_gopa.jpg?v=1780482043","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-1923-18ct-yellow-gold-trombone-63553","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}