A high quality extensively hallmarked antique solid silver double Albert watch chain with a central fob drop and T-bar. Stamped with the British lion passant for sterling on almost every link this timeless piece of Victorian kit features traditional curb links and a beautifully decorative silver fob fashioned as an anchor.
The fob has a blank shield cartouche on each side that you could choose to have engraved for a personal touch. Steeped in sentiment the anchor is a classic and beloved Victorian jewellery motif symbolising hope and steadfastness,.
Measuring a tad under 18" end to end this watch chain is the perfect length to wear as an impressive antique necklace. It has swivel dog-clips at each end with the T-bar and fob perfectly centred. The dog-clips are a special patented design, the lever pushes inward to open and then you push it back to close it and it 'clicks' into place
A luxurious (extensive hallmarking is always a sign of top quality) and versatile double Albert watch chain, good for the ladies and gents and one you will want to wear forever!
MATERIALS: sterling silver throughout
HALLMARKS: stamped throughout the links with the British 'lion passant' for sterling, both clips stamped 'lion passant', date letter 'z', makers mark 'H.P' and 'Patent', stamped on T-bar 'lion passant, date letter 'x' and makers mark 'WWC'. The anchor fob is stamped 'lion passant', anchor for Birmingham and date letter 't' for the year 1893.
MEASUREMENTS: 17-3/4" (45cm) long measured clip to clip, drop length 3-1/4" (8.4cm), fob 1-1/4" (3.2cm) by 1-1/8" (3cm), curb links 7.5x5.5mm, 1.7mm thick, T-bar 1-1/2" (4cm)
WEIGHT: 51 grams
ERA: 1890's, Victorian
CONDITION: in very, very good condition with signs of age and wear as expected in an antique watch chain that has been used. This piece has been professionally cleaned and polished so it is ready to wear or give as a gift. Discount available on our website at www.mercymadge.com
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Materials: Sterling Silver.