Antique Victorian Albert Chain With Rotating Agate Fob 9ct Gold

A fancy antique Victorian Albert chain featuring a fabulous swivel fob pendant suspended from the bottom that can be rotated. It’s set with a deep-orange carnelian on one side and a speckled green bloodstone on the reverse, both unengraved.   

Albert chains were named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch or fob to a waistcoat. The fobs weren’t only a stylish accessory but could be used to stamp a signature image or initials into sealing wax on important documents.

The fob is fashioned in a rosy 9ct gold along with the chain which consists of interlocking fetter links, scalloped cable links with engraving down the sides and two claw clasps. It's a wonderful antique find, dating to the late 19th Century and all in excellent condition. 

WEIGHT: 20.4 grams  

MEASURES: Length 15.5 inches x Width 4mm – Fob Height 33mm (inc. loop) x Width 20mm x Depth 7mm – Seals 12 x 12mm 

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped) 

STONES: Bloodstone, Carnelian (12 x 12mm each)  

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 – 1880)

MARKS: 9ct stamps, Faded Hallmarks 

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age 

ITEM NUMBER: CAT0601 

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