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 MoreThis is a lovely 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 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. Each link 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. 9.375 for 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold and on the T bar and the two dog clips are marked with the maker’s mark as well.
Maker's mark E.W & S
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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