{"product_id":"antique-69g-heavy-albert-watch-chain-40846","title":"Antique 69g Heavy Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar and Dog Clips | 24\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Antique Albert Chain, modelled in sterling silver, features chunky graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening. It measures a super length of 24\", weighing a substantial 69 grams, making it a super investment with the price of silver rising.\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\n24\" necklace length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 0.8cm across the widest links\u003cbr\u003e\nand 5mm across the thinnest links\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n69.7 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link - some worn\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clips - F.W.C, Lion mark, Date letter difficult to read\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - WGM, Lion mark, Date letter q (1890)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain remains in good condition with age-related wear. The links are in lovely condition, with some matching components. There are some small dents on the back of the T-bar. This is a fabulous watch chain for everyday use, making it a superb investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - D119\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58862895333757,"sku":"D119","price":545.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8643572254_kaoy.jpg?v=1791461963","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-69g-heavy-albert-watch-chain-40846","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}