Rare 15 carat gold Albert chain by Donovan & Overland

An Albert chain was originally made to connect to a pocket watch to be worn with a gents waistcoat, and was a popular item in the late Victorian as well as the Edwardian times. Today the Albert chain, or fob watch chain as they are also known as, are commonly worn around the neck where they look so stylish such as this very elegant and rare one here.

To begin with, this one is all original and also referred to as a “double Albert” in which it is a full length with the tee bar sitting in the centre. Measuring41cm in length, many Albert chains are too short to be worn around the neck, whereas this one sits beautifully on the neck line.

Then it is made in 15 carat gold which is a carat of gold that was not only used for a brief period of time, but also often has the most wonderful “warm” colour that sits between a very rose and very yellow colour, and one that looks even better against the skin. Each link is also in wonderful condition and not worn, as are the two swivels and tee bar.

And finally to make this even more unique and special, it was made by the early Australian jewellery firm of Donovan & Overland in Perth in the early 1900’s. Finding early Australian jewellery such as this in wonderful condition and its carat of gold, truly does make it even more special.

This antique double Albert chain is so elegant and refined, and one that is as unique and rare as it is beautiful.

Stock# EC550

Maker: Donovan & Overland (Perth, Australia)

Circa: 1900

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