{"product_id":"antique-1919-sterling-silver-curb-link-49678","title":"Antique '1919' Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace – 16.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Albert Chain features graduated curb links, a T-bar and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a rare length of 16.5\", modelled in sterling silver.\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 8mm across the widest part\u003cbr\u003e\nThe links measure 5.8mm across thinnest part\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dog clips measure 2.2cm x 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\nT-Bar measures 4.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n53 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a lion mark on every link\u003cbr\u003e\nMiddle link - B.Bs\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - B\u0026amp;S, Lion mark, Chester, Date letter v (1921)\u003cbr\u003e\nDog Clip - B.Bs, Lion mark, Date letter u (1919)\u003cbr\u003e\nLink ring - Birmingham, Date letter u (1919)\u003cbr\u003e\nT-bar - B.Bs, Lion mark, Date letter u (1919)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique silver Albert watch chain remains in excellent condition. Both dog clips are fully functional, and the links show minor surface wear and an antique patina—overall great condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number - 11557\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lancastrian Jewellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58447905390973,"sku":"11557","price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8598\/0190\/files\/il_fullxfull.8356232523_f6rn.jpg?v=1785244218","url":"https:\/\/www.lancastrianjewellers.com\/products\/antique-1919-sterling-silver-curb-link-49678","provider":"Lancastrian Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}