{"product_id":"antique-victorian-albert-chain-silver-18ct-gold-cased-with-medallion","title":"Antique Victorian Albert Chain Silver 18ct Gold Cased With Medallion","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis grand antique Victorian Albert chain is made up of solid sterling silver curb links, each verified with a sterling lion stamp and cased in a bright 18ct yellow gold. It’s fitted with the traditional T-bar, claw clasps and an extension of chain at the end, holding a cherished shield medallion, engraved with the previous wearer’s initials “M.C.G”. All the components bear Birmingham hallmarks, dating between 1891 – 1897, with one clasp added to the end dating to 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlbert chains were traditionally a practical accessory, worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. They have since evolved into versatile and 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis luxurious Victorian Albert chain is perfect for layering with other gold chains or worn alone as a statement piece or watch chain. The style is as popular and sought after today as it was in the 19th Century, and this is a wonderful example, with an ample length, pleasing weight and bright yellow bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWEIGHT: 90 grams  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMEASURES: Length 23.8 inches x Width 8.5mm – Medallion Height 38mm x Width 25mm x Drop 58mm down – T-bar length 40mm x Width 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMETAL: Sterling Silver\/ 18ct Gold cased\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAGE: Victorian. (Dated 1891 – 1897)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMARKS: Sterling Lion marks, Birmingham hallmarks, Maker’s initials (Chain\/ Bar: J.M. – Medallion: Makins Silverite)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: 25-240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelleryaddiction.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelleryaddiction.com\/pages\/klarna-interest-free-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewellery Addiction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55358862131573,"sku":"25-240","price":813.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2365\/8967\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Albert-Chain-Silver-18ct-Gold-social.jpg?v=1746791235","url":"https:\/\/jewelleryaddiction.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-victorian-albert-chain-silver-18ct-gold-cased-with-medallion","provider":"Jewellery Addiction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}