{"product_id":"antique-victorian-sterling-silver-curb-31926","title":"Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain – 16.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Albert Chain features graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a length of 16.5\", modelled in sterling silver. The matching hallmarks date the piece to Birmingham, 1897, during the Victorian 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\n16.5\" length\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 7.9mm across the widest point\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 5.7mm across the thinnest point\u003cbr\u003e\nDog clip measures 2.3cm x 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n49.0 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter x (1897)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - H.W.L, Lion mark, Date letter x (1897)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - H.W.L, Lion mark, Date letter difficult to read\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - H.W.L, Lion mark, Date letter x (1897)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain is in good condition. The links display minor thinning and an antique patina. With hallmarked matching components and a rare length, this chain is highly desirable and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11543\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58585302532477,"sku":"11543","price":445.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8429434438_pznq.jpg?v=1787659811","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/fr\/products\/antique-victorian-sterling-silver-curb-31926","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}