Antique Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar, Medal, and Dog Clip – 16.5"
Antique Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace with T-Bar, Medal, and Dog Clip – 16.5"
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This heavy Albert Chain features curb links, a T-bar, a medal and a double dog clip fastening, measuring a wearable length of 16.5" and modelled in sterling silver.
This chain is hallmarked with the Lion mark on every link. It weighs an impressive 65.1 grams, and the dog clips, links and jump ring are all original to the chain with the maker mark 'B&B' dating to Birmingham, 1913.
The t-bar is hallmarked slightly differently, dating to Birmingham, 1915, and it also features a medal pendant that has been later added, which is dated to Birmingham, 1912.
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
16.5" necklace length
The links measure 6mm
The dog clip measures 2.4cm x 0.8cm
T-Bar measures 3.7cm
Medal 3.5cm x 2.7cm
WEIGHT
65.12 grams
HALLMARKS
There is lion mark on every link, Makers mark B&B
Dog Clips B&B, Lion mark, Date letter o (1913)
T-bar - B&S, Lion mark, Date letter q (1915)
Medal - C&F LTD, Lion mark, Birmingham, Date letter n (1912)
CONDITION
This antique silver Albert watch chain remains in good condition. The links show light surface wear and a typical antique patina, each bearing the lion mark. The dog clips are in great working order. The t-bar is in good condition with some small surface marks. Finally, the medal is in good condition, too, with some light surface scratches but not noticeable when worn. This is an excellent antique watch chain, and it would make a superb addition to your antique collection.
Item Number - 8890
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