In full length to sit perfectly around the neck, this fancy 9ct rose gold antique double Albert fob chain looks as beautiful today as when it was made well over 100 years ago.
The Albert chain, or fob chain as it is also known as, was originally designed for a gentleman to hold a pocket watch at one end and the key to wind it at the other with the tee bar connected to the waistcoat. Years later when men put these down and started to wear wrist watches women started to wear these around their neck where they are quite often seen today.
This particular one is all original with no extensions as there are many on the market that are not longer enough to go around the neck and have pieces or sections added. This one is all original and measures 47.7cm in length making it easily sit around the neck.
There are six fancy double bar sections which are beautifully engraved with the fancy knot links between each section. With the tee bar suspended at the bottom, this section can also be used to attach a spinner or locket to add to the charm and character.
Made in rose gold, the colour of the rose gold is so beautiful and looks so elegant on the skin. Rose gold has increased in popularity in recent years and there is nothing quite like antique rose gold with its lovely soft hue.
In exceptional condition, this antique Albert chain looks as good today as when it was made.
Stock# ES7661
Circa: 1900
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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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