A grand antique Edwardian Albert chain made in Chester by “John Troup and Sons” in 1902. The chain is made up of solid gold trombone links, a T-bar and two claw clasps which are all original. They have a bright rosy-gold hue and are individually stamped “375/ 9ct”. 

Albert chains are named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort and were traditionally worn by gentlemen to secure a pocket watch to the buttonhole of a waistcoat. Today, they are also worn as stylish necklaces; a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first world war who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely. 

It's a wonderful antique Albert chain with a good weight to it and is complete with the maker’s mark and Chester hallmarks. 

We recommend you insure for £4,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. 

WEIGHT: 52.3 grams

MEASURES: Length 17.5 inches x Width 6mm – T-Bar Length 38mm x Width 3mm x Drop 35mm 

METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)  

AGE: Edwardian. (Dated 1902) 

MARKS: 375/ 9ct stamps, Chester hallmark, Maker’s mark (J.T.&S) 

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age 

ITEM NUMBER: AJ1011 

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