Description
A grand Art Deco Albert chain made up of chunky 9ct rose gold curb links, each stamped with a 375/ 9ct stamp. Its fitted with its original clasps and T-bar, complete with Birmingham hallmarks and a newer rose-shaped medallion, hallmarked Chester, 1930.
Albert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias consort in the 19thCentury 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 in the hope theyd return home safely.
Its a solid, substantial chain weighing over 66 grams and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace.
We recommend you insure for 3,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 66.5 grams
MEASURES: Length 18 inches x Width 7mm at the widest T-Bar Length 40mm x Drop 25mm Medallion Width 26mm x Height 26mm x Drop 71mm
METAL: 9ct Rose Gold (Stamped)
AGE: Art Deco. (Chain Circa 1920 Medallion Dated 1930)
MARKS: 9ct/ 375 stamps, Birmingham/ Chester hallmarks, Makers marks (Chain G.E.B Medallion T.J.S)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: AJ743
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