Antique Edwardian Albert Chain Necklace 9ct Gold

A silky antique Edwardian Albert chain, consisting of solid gold curb links, two claw clasps and a T-bar, fitted with a small extension of chain at the end that would traditionally hold a medallion. The gold has developed a lovely rosy-gold patina with age and each part is stamped “375/ 9ct”. 

Albert chains were named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort 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 they’d return home safely. 

This is a fine Edwardian Albert chain, dating to the early 20^th Century and is complete with Birmingham hallmarks and the maker’s mark “MPG” along the T-bar.

We recommend you insure for £1,670. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 29.5 grams

MEASURES: Length 16.5 inches x Width 4mm – T-Bar Length 36mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 31mm

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Circa 1910)

MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamps, Birmingham Anchor hallmark, Maker’s mark (M.P.G)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: 25-066

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