DATE: Victorian, c.1898

Albert Chains were used to suspend pocket watches, and were named after Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert who often wore them. Both Victoria and Albert were considered "fashion trendsetters".

This piece, a classic Albert chain with T-bar and shield fob. It's crafted in sterling silver - 219 grams worth! The curb links are chunky and subtly graduated, and it fastens with a swivel clasp. With a 16 inch wearable length, it's sturdy and substantial and looks great worn as a chunky chain necklace. Featuring English hallmarks it dates to the Victorian period, 1898, Birmingham.

MEASUREMENTS 

219.3g

WEIGHT 

219.3g

MARKS 

English hallmarks for sterling silver, Birmingham 1898

CONDITION 

Excellent