{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-1909-sterling-silver-90397","title":"Antique Edwardian '1909' Sterling Silver Oval Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar and Dog Clips |  15.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Antique Albert Chain showcases intertwined graduated oval curb links, complete with a T-bar drop and two antique dog clips, modelled throughout in sterling silver. Measuring a length of 15.25\".\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\n15.25\" necklace length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 8.1mm across the widest links\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.4cm x 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n42.88 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nLink - J.M\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter k (1909)\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - J.M, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - J.M, Date letter k (1909)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - E.W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina. All of the Albert is original, bar one dog clip that is slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11874\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58991235531133,"sku":"11874","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8751124838_cvbk.jpg?v=1793112023","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-edwardian-1909-sterling-silver-90397","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}