The Albert chain or fob watch chain as they are also known by, was made to hold a gents pocket watch on a vest, however a full double Albert such as this one here, is today more commonly worn around a woman’s neck were they sit perfectly.
This one is made in solid 18 carat yellow gold and was made in the early 1900's and is still in excellent condition even though well more than 100 years have passed since it was made.
Measuring 42cm from end to end, each of the curb links measure 4mm in width and have such a smooth feel to them making it so comfortable to wear around the neck, or as it was traditionally meant to be worn when attached to a pocket watch.
Original double Albert chains in solid 18 carat gold are hard to come by, and this one is just perfect in all respects.
Stock# ES8695
Circa: 1900
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18 carat antique curb link Albert chain made in the early 1900's.
A brief history on Albert chains:
The Albert chain, or Prince Albert chain as it is also known by was designed in the 1800’s for Prince Albert to fit through a waist coat and hold a pocket watch on one end and the key to wind it on the other.
These were often made in sterling silver or gold as well as base metals such as rolled gold and some from the Art Deco era of the 1920’s to the 1940’s being made in platinum or a combination of platinum and gold.
A double length one ie two chains leading to a tee bar is a double Albert and one where the tee bar is at one end and a swivel or bolt ring at the other is known as a half Albert.
However in the early 1900’s with the increase in popularity of wrist watches, the gentleman of the house put these chains down and started to wear the wrist watch and now years later woman wear these around their neck where they are quite often seen today.
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