Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Medal Dated 1914

A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of large, solid gold curb links, each stamped 375/ 9ct. It has developed a lovely rosy hue over time and is complete with its original T-bar and claw clasps, with an extension of chain added to the end, holding a round medal, featuring a white and black enamel crest on the front, and Birmingham hallmarks on the back, dating to 1914.

Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the First World War who wore the chains as a keepsake. 

This is a wonderful, substantial antique Albert chain, with a good weight and pleasing patina and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace.

We recommend you insure for £3,250. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 71.2 grams

MEASURES: Length 16 inches x Width 9mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 26mm – Medallion Height 25mm x Width 25mm x Drop 37mm down

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1914)

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks, 375/ 9ct stamps, Maker’s marks (B&S - R.C.)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: AJ1086

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