{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medallion-and-swivel-fob","title":"Antique Edwardian Albert Chain 9ct Gold With Medallion And Swivel Fob","description":"\u003cp\u003eA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain, made up of graduated, solid gold curb links, each stamped “375\/ 9ct”. It has developed a desirable rosy hue with age and features a classic T-bar and claw clasps, with an extension of chain at the end holding a crest medallion and rotating fob with carnelian and speckled bloodstone seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert chains were 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. Seal fobs were also a stylish accessory and were sometimes engraved with an identifiable image or monogram so they could be stamped in sealing wax on important letters or documents.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial antique Albert chain has a good weight and pleasing patina and can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a stylish statement necklace. It’s complete with Chester hallmarks, dating to the very beginning of the era (1901), with a Birmingham-stamped medallion (1908) and Victorian fob (1897) added later to the piece.\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: AJ1179\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54427030749569,"sku":"AJ1179","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-Gold-cover_3f66dc76-5211-4d36-9c12-08550004e064.jpg?v=1750772802","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-albert-chain-9ct-gold-with-medallion-and-swivel-fob","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}