A grand vintage Albert chain from the late 20th century made up of solid sterling silver curb links which have been gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold.
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 good solid chain and weighs 72 grams in total. It’s fitted with two claw clasps at the end and a T-bar at the bottom which is complete with the maker’s initials and Sheffield hallmarks.
WEIGHT: 72 grams
MEASURES: Length 21 inches x Width 7mm – T-bar Length 32mm x Height 8mm x Width 3mm
METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Stamped)
AGE: Circa 1970
ORIGIN: Sheffield, United Kingdom
MARKS: 925/ Sterling marks, Sheffield hallmark, 750 control mark, Maker’s initials (HP)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 21-486
