Please note: Rope twist chain seen in last photo is not included - representative of how this one can be worn as a necklace

    
Please note, chains and boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.
   
A striking piece of jewellery from the Victorian era, these antique ladies Albertina fob chains typically date from the mid to late 19th century, and were used to hold a ladies pocket watch, and today, popular as both exquisite bracelets, or add a gold chain (see photos) enabling this multi functional piece of jewellery to be worn as a necklace also.

This exceptionally fine example is crafted from both 15ct gold and 9ct gold in tri-colour form (rose, yellow and green gold) which is seen often in these pieces.
The dog-clip, bolt ring, oval links and terminals are in 9ct rose gold, and the intricately crafted slider (which slides), triple fox-tail chains are in 15ct gold.

Measuring end to end from tassel drop to dog clip it measures a superb 30.5cm, and ‘closed’ with dog clip to bolt ring a bracelet sized 24cm. The removal of the oval links at the dog clip, easily done by a jeweller, could shorten this if desired.

The slider and tassel top are stunning displaying raised floral motifs in rose and green gold which in contrast to the rich 15ct yellow gold is striking.
The tassel features an amazing twelve (12) strands of foxtail drops finished with small bead ends, all of which are immaculate in condition.

Pieces of they calibre present rarely to the market let alone in this condition, weight and quality.

A similar example can bee seen on page 48 of “How the watch was worn: A fashion for 500 years” by Genevieve Cummins

STONES
None

ERA
Victorian 1837-1901

MEASUREMENTS
Closed with bolt ring and dog clip - 24cm - suitable as a bracelet (links can be removed to shorten slightly)
Laid flat and open end to end - 30.5cm
Tassel drop - 9cm

WEIGHT
25.24 Grams

MARKS
None
Tested as 9ct and 15ct gold
Bale, dog clip and links testing as 9ct
Ornate slider, foxtail chains etc tested as 15ct gold

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition. A superior example, finely crafted, heavy and stunning.  No damage, no repairs.  No thing or wear to any component.  All twelve (12) foxtail strands are in excellent condition.  Bolt ring and dog clip function perfectly.  Ornate slider slides with ease, but not loosely!  A stunningly beautiful Victorian Albertina fob chain.