{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-curb-link-slider-51197","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Curb Link Slider Double Albert Watch Chain – 17.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Albert Chain features uniform curb links, a T-bar slider and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 17.25\", modelled in sterling silver. The T-bar dates the piece to Birmingham, 1909.\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\n17.25\" length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 7mm across\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.3cm x 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n64.0 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle link - H.B\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - H.B, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - A.C.C, Lion mark, Date letter difficult to read\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - H.B, Lion mark, Date letter k (1909)\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 antique patina. Having hallmarked components and a super-rare length, this is a desirable chain in fabulous condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11306\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58284645384573,"sku":"11306","price":565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8186641103_6d03.jpg?v=1781525445","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-curb-link-slider-51197","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}