Antique Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain with T-Bar, Medal and Dog Clip
Antique Sterling Silver Albert Watch Chain with T-Bar, Medal and Dog Clip
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This Albert Chain features fancy knot and bar links, a T-bar, a medal, and a dog clip fastening, measuring 13.75" and modelled in sterling silver.
This chain is hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link. It weighs an impressive 38 grams, and the dog clip and T-bar date to Birmingham, 1892. The links, along with the same makers mark dates to 1891.
It also features a champion Skittler medal pendant, which is dated to Birmingham, 1913.
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
15.5" total length, wearable length 13.75"
The links measure 5mm
The dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.8cm
T-Bar measures 3.8cm
The medal measures 4.2cm x 2.8cm
WEIGHT
38 grams
HALLMARKS
Dog Clip H.P, Lion mark, Date letter s (1892)
T-bar - H.P, Lion mark, Date letter s (1892)
Chain Link - H.P, Birmingham, Date letter r (1891)
Medal -, WHH, Lion Mark, Birmingham, Date letter o (1913)
CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in great condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina. The dog clip is in good working order. The medal is in good condition, too, with some light surface wear on the back. It is a fabulous chunky watch chain, making it a superb addition to your antique collection.
Item Number - SD531
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