{"product_id":"antique-100g-sterling-silver-curb-link-92784","title":"Antique 100g Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace | 17\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Albert Chain features chunky graduated curb links, a T-bar, and a double-dog clip fastener. It measures a wearable length of 17\" and is modelled in sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link, and it weighs an impressive 100 grams.\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 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\n17\" necklace length\u003cbr\u003e\nLinks measure 10.4mm wide across widest part\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 3.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n100.8 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clips - B\u0026amp;S\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - B\u0026amp;S, Lion mark - Date letter U (Chester 1920)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain remains in very good condition. The links, each bearing the lion mark, show very light surface wear and a typical antique patina. The dog clips are in good working order. This excellent antique watch chain makes it a superb addition to your antique collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - D101\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58077663986045,"sku":"D101","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.7939900656_o683.jpg?v=1776862844","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/products\/antique-100g-sterling-silver-curb-link-92784","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}