Dated 1886, an exquisite all original and extensively hallmarked antique solid 9ct gold "Albertina" fancy link pocket watch chain with its original matching spinner fob. The Albertina is the feminine version of the Albert watch chain and they tend to be finer and more decorative than the gents version.
This elegant English chain features trombone and love knot links in warm rosy gold and the large decorative fob is accented in matching links. The chain and fob are hallmarked on every conceivable part (every long chain link, both dog-clips, the T-bar and fob are stamped with matching hallmarks). Extensive hallmarking is always a sign of high quality watch chain and it indicates all components are original, so often these antique chains have been broken up, had parts added or otherwise modified.
The chain is 12" (30cm) long (end to end) it has a dog-clip at each end, and the T-bar and fob drop in the centre. The spinner fob follows the design of the chain and it has a bloodstone on one side and a carnelian on the other.
A superb watchchain with all the bells and whistles, top quality and in beautiful condition! We have more photos on our website at www.mercymadge.com
MATERIALS: 9ct gold throughout
GEMSTONES: natural carnelian & bloodstone, 16mm diameter
WEIGHT: 25.2 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped entire length of chain and on the 2 clips and T-bar with '9-375', 'anchor' & 'EWS' for Edward Whitehouse & Sons, Wyse St. Birmingham. Stamped on the fob '9-375', 'anchor', 'EWS' and date letter 'M' for 1886
MEASUREMENTS: length 12" (31cm) end to end, width 5mm. T-bar 33mm, clips 20x8.5mm, fob drop 1-1/2" (4cm)
ERA: Victorian, dated 1886
CONDITION: in excellent antique condition showing minimal light wear, clips in perfect order and no damage to the fob
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Materials: 9ct gold, carnelian, bloodstone.