An exquisite Antique late Victorian Albert chain made up of long, interlocking links connected by knots of rope. Each link is crafted in a rosy 9ct Gold and leads to a T-bar at the bottom complete with Birmingham hallmarks.

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.    

It’s a wonderful piece, with a good weight to it and is held securely by two trigger clasps. 

WEIGHT: 33.7 grams 

MEASURES: Length 16.8 inches x Width 7mm - T-bar drop 29mm x Width 2mm X length 39mm 

METAL: 9ct Gold (stamped) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880)

MARKS: Birmingham hallmark, 375/ 9ct stamp, Maker’s mark (A.C.co) 

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 21-446