Chain Reaction
Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
Discover MoreA heavy gage Albert chainA style of watch chain popularised by Prince Albert in the Victorian period. Traditionally this style of watch chain has a bar on one end used to attach the chain to a vest button hole. The opposite end of the chain is fitted with a swivel hook to attach the watch, which is then worn in a vest pocket. that was made circa 1900-1910. It is termed as an “Albert” after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, who popularised the wearing of chains across the waistcoat with seals and a “T” bar terminal. Nowadays they are worn as neck chains which look really good. This chain is composed of 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold curb links that are an even size with two 18ct gold dog clips at either end. The 18ct gold T bar slides freely along the chain. It is markedA small hallmark or punchmark either on the inside or outside of the shank which indicates the metal is platinum, gold or silver. If the metal is gold, it could also indicate the carat, e.g. 18 carat gold. “18” on each curb link.
If the chain needs to be lengthened we can add the spare links that are by the T bar up to 3cm.marked on each link.
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18ct gold
Chains - worn round your neck, wrist or otherwise - make a big fashion statement. Here is a selection of the best antique and vintage chains in our current collection...
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