Antique silver Albert chain made in 1908

Today the Albert chain, or fob watch chain as they are also known as, are commonly worn around the neck, however the Albert chain was originally designed to hold a pocket watch to a gents waistcoat, and was a popular item in the late Victorian and Edwardian times. However when men put down their pocket watches in place of the “new” wristwatch, if long enough, women started to wear these around the neck where they look so stylish such as this one here.

Made in sterling silver in 1908, this one measures a fill 40cm in length and is called a double Albert as the curb links come from each side of the tee bar in the centre.

It is also called a double graduated Albert, as the links themselves not only graduate to smoothly in size from 6mm wide to 9mm, but this happens twice on both sides, where at each end the smaller links lead to the centre and larger links, then back down again.

With each link hallmarked and the links themselves in wonderful condition, this antique Albert chain is perfect to be dressed up or down for any occasion.

Stock# EC192

Hallmarked: Birmingham 1908

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