{"product_id":"antique-1924-sterling-silver-curb-link-17234","title":"Antique '1924' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace 15.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Albert Chain features subtly graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 15.5\", modelled in sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe components are all original, made in Birmingham in 1924, during the Art Deco era.\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\u003eMETAL\u003cbr\u003e\nSterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\n15.5\" necklace length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 6.64mm across\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.0cm x 0.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n37.9 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle link - HB\u0026amp;S\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clips - HB\u0026amp;S, Lion mark, Date letter Z (1924)\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - HB\u0026amp;S, Lion mark, Date letter Z (1924)\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter Z (1924)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show minor surface wear and natural antique patina. With all original components, this is a desirable chain in fabulous condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - SD1017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58425098928509,"sku":"SD1017","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8279100984_i39s.jpg?v=1784640621","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-1924-sterling-silver-curb-link-17234","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}