Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Albert Chain 58.3 Grams Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Albert Chain 58.3 Grams Circa 1890

Name: Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Albert Chain 58.3 Grams Circa 1890
Brand: Graisons Fine Jewellery
Price: 895.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$895.00 AUD

Laybys welcome! Contact Us today to secure your dream piece.

Fancy double fetter link and faceted belcher link Albert chain dating to around 1890.

This heavy and long example began its life as two separate but almost identical Albert chains as there is one Sterling dog clip and one round solid and secure sterling link joining the two half way around the chain.

With the most beautiful and ornate fancy fetter links interspersed with also fancy faceted belcher links and T-Bar.

The subtle difference in the two chains is almost imperceptible and cannot be noticed when worn.

Quite unusual to find an antique watch chain in this length, it really makes a statement, however if desired this one could perhaps be re-modelled into a necklace and a matching bracelet with the easy addition of an extra clasp of padlock.

Please note the dog-clip and jump ring are close to the T-bar and will sit to the front of the necklace not to the back of the neck.

History of Albert Chains

Albert chains are usually made of silver or gold, and were worn as a watch chain in the 19th century. The” T” bar was used to attach the chain to a button hole in a waistcoat, while the other end is fitted with a swivel hook to attach the watch.

Sometimes there was a small length of chain joined to the end with the "T" bar, to which a fob, seal or a charm was attached.

STONES

None

MEASUREMENTS

70cm Length

Long fetters 2.4cm each x 0.7cm

T-bar 3.7cm

WEIGHT

58.3 Grams

MARKS

’Sterling’ to dog-clip

Two marks to T-bar unidentifiable makers marks

CONDITION

Very good antique condition. We have chosen not to over polish this one back to new and shiny and have left the original patina. Dog clip nice and secure.

Laybys & Hold Policy

Do you have your eye on a fabulous piece but need some extra time to
pay? At Graisons, we offer suitable layby terms for pieces priced $400 AUD and above. Contact us for more details.

Purchase Guide & Refund Policy

For information regarding our Purchase Guide & Returns Policy, please click here

Shipping & Delivery

Free Complimentary Express Shipping: Australia & Select International Countries.

We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.

For all international purchases, a third party postal company will complete the final stage of delivery.

Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.

We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.

PLEASE NOTE: Any duties imposed by countries for importing our items are the buyers responsibility. Please contact your local customs agency if you wish to discuss potential rates and fees.

Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery

We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.

Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these descriptions and pictures are carefully viewed and any questions are asked prior to the transaction taking place.
Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.

Your Purchase: What Is Included?

Your purchase will be lovingly packaged in our custom made, eco-friendly Graisons Fine Jewellery Jewel box tied with ribbon inside our custom made packaging/mailing box.

For added safety and security, all purchases are shipped inside an Australia Post medium sized mailing box.

If your item includes an independent valuation, the physical certificate will be included.

Do you have your eye on something special?

Contact Us

Graisons Fine Jewellery are located in Tasmania, operating exclusively online via their website.

Please include details of the item you wish to discuss.

Please check your junk folder if you are waiting to hear from us, we respond to messages and emails between the hours of 9am - 9pm (AEDT) 7 days a week.

Domestic & International delivery

Enjoy complimentary free express postage fully insured with signature on delivery.

Luxury Packaging

All purchases are packaged in our signature Graisons Fine Jewellery jewel boxes.

Payment in 4x

Afterpay available from purchases priced between $400 - $2000 AUD.

Layby Available

Take advantage of our generous layby plans for pieces priced $400 AUD and above.