{"product_id":"antique-edwardian-trombone-albert-chain-9ct-gold-dated-1902","title":"Antique Edwardian Trombone Albert Chain 9ct Gold Dated 1902","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wonderful antique Albert chain with a good weight to it and is complete with the maker’s mark and Chester hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £4,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ1011\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45458075615444,"sku":"AJ1011","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique-Edwardian-Trombone-Albert-Chain-9ct-Gold-cover.jpg?v=1721739747","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-edwardian-trombone-albert-chain-9ct-gold-dated-1902","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}