A wonderful Antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of solid 9ct Yellow Gold curb links which are stamped 9ct and have turned a lovely rosy hue with age.
Albert chains were named after Prince Albert and were used by wealthy Victorian gentlemen to secure a pocket watch by attaching it via the T-bar to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today though, they have taken on a new function and commonly worn as a women’s statement necklace.
The chain is complete with a T-bar and claw clasp which are complete with Birmingham hallmarks which date the chain to 1911.
WEIGHT: 27.9 grams
MEASURES: Length 17 inches – Width 4mm
BAR MEASURES: Length 40mm x Width 3mm
METAL: 9ct Yellow Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1911)
ORIGIN: Birmingham, United Kingdom
MARKS: 9ct/ 375 stamps, Birmingham hallmarks, Faded maker’s initials (J.K.)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 21-83