Antique 95g Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with Medal and Dog Clip – 16"
Antique 95g Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain Necklace with Medal and Dog Clip – 16"
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This heavy Victorian Albert Chain, measuring 16" in wearing length and modelled in sterling silver, features chunky graduated curb links, a removable medal, and a dog clip fastening.
This chain is hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link. It weighs an impressive 95.6 grams, and the chain is hallmarked for Birmingham 1908.
It also features a fancy medal pendant, which is dated to Birmingham, 1900.
An 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.
Today, these are worn as necklaces, and the clips can be used to hang pendants or charms.
This is a quality example of an Albert chain, which would make a great addition to any collection.
METAL
Sterling Silver
MEASUREMENTS
16" necklace length
The links across the widest part measure 10.53mm
The swivel dog clip measures 2.3cm x 0.8cm
The medal measures 5.4cm x 3.6cm including ring
WEIGHT
95.6 grams
HALLMARKS
There is lion mark on every link
Dog Clip - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter difficult to read
Ring - Birmingham, Date letter i (1908)
Medal - W.A, Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter A (1900)
CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in good condition. The links show light surface wear and normal antique patina, each bearing the lion mark. The dog clip is in fine working order, securing the medal and links together. Finally, the medal is in good condition, too, with some light surface scratches but not noticeable when worn. It is a wonderful chunky antique watch chain, and it would make a superb addition to your antique collection.
Item Number - SD665
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