Antique Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 52g, Circa 1903

Antique Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Trombone Link Albert Watch Chain, 52g, Circa 1903

A solid, heavy 18ct yellow gold antique Edwardian Albert chain with alternating trombone & round uniform links. Every link is stamped ‘18′ with the crown assay mark, a common finesse mark in England, the wheatsheaf for Chester and a lower case ‘c’ to denote the year are applied to one of the trombone links (see image). The Albert chain can be dated to 1903-4.

The chain has one swivel ‘dog’ clasp and one large spring loaded jump/bolt ring, both of which are in full working order.

Weighing a hefty 52 grams and measuring 16” or 400mm long and 8mm wide the chain is a rare example with many similar chains having been melted down. Traditionally worn as a watch chain suspending a pocket watch, Albert chains can also be worn as necklaces and used to suspend charms and pendants.

DIMENSIONS – Length 16″ (400mm)

MATERIALS – English 18ct yellow gold

HALLMARK – Chester, 1903-4, every link is stamped ’18’ with the crown finesse mark.

WEIGHT – 52 grams

CONDITION – Very good, wear commensurate with age. NB the links are in excellent condition with very little signs of wear which is very rare for antique 18ct gold chains.