{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medal-dated-1914","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Medal Dated 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003eA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of large, solid gold curb links, each stamped 375\/ 9ct. It has developed a lovely rosy hue over time and is complete with its original T-bar and claw clasps, with an extension of chain added to the end, holding a round medal, featuring a white and black enamel crest on the front, and Birmingham hallmarks on the back, dating to 1914.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert chains were popularised and named after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort in the 19th Century 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful, substantial antique Albert chain, with a good weight and pleasing patina and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £3,250. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ1086\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53804379505025,"sku":"AJ1086","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Albert-Chain-9ct-Rose-Gold-cover.jpg?v=1733827114","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medal-dated-1914","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}