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A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of solid silver curb links, each stamped with a sterling lion mark and gilded in a bright 18ct yellow gold. It’s complete with the traditional double claw clasp, a T-bar and an additional length of chain at the end that would usually hold a pendant or medallion.
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.
It's a wonderful antique Albert chain, and each component bears Chester hallmarks, dating to 1908/ 1909 and the maker’s mark belonging to jeweller Edwin Page.
WEIGHT: 45.6 grams
MEASURES: Length 18.6 inches x Width 5mm – T-Bar Length 35mm x Width 2.5mm x Drop 26mm – Drop Chain Length 32mm
METAL: Sterling Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt
AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1908/ 1909)
MARKS: Sterling Lion marks, Chester hallmarks, Maker’s mark (E.P.)
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 24-217
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