Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Medallion And Swivel Fob

A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of graduated, solid gold curb links, each stamped “375/ 9ct”. It has developed a desirable rosy hue with age and features a classic T-bar and claw clasps, with an extension of chain at the end holding a crest medallion and rotating fob with carnelian and speckled bloodstone seals.

Albert chains were named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Seal fobs were also a stylish accessory and were sometimes engraved with an identifiable image or monogram so they could be stamped in sealing wax on important letters or documents.  

This substantial antique Albert chain has a good weight and pleasing patina and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace. It’s complete with Chester hallmarks, dating to the very beginning of the era (1901), with a Birmingham-stamped medallion (1908) and Victorian fob (1897) added later to the piece.

We recommend you insure for £3,250. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 69.6 grams  

MEASURES: Length 17.5 inches x Width 7mm (widest) – Bar Length 39mm x Width 3mm – Medallion Height 33mm x Width 20mm – Fob Height 32mm x Width 21mm x Depth 8.5mm

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)

STONES: Bloodstone/ Carnelian (15.5 x 19mm each)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1901)

MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamps, Chester/ Birmingham hallmarks, Various Maker’s marks (VHM, BB, WHA, WJD)

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: AJ1179

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