{"product_id":"antique-victorian-roller-ball-albert-chain-9ct-gold","title":"Antique Victorian Roller Ball Albert Chain 9ct Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA grand antique Victorian Albert chain made up of 9ct gold curb links with faceted roller ball links in between that roll smoothly across the skin. Each link is stamped “375\/ 9ct” and lead to a T-bar at the bottom and a pair of claw clasps at the top that are also stamped and bear the maker’s marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert chains were 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 the return home safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece dates to the late 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century and is a solid chain with a good weight that can be worn as a traditional Albert or as a fabulous necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,500. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ905\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44684902269140,"sku":"AJ905","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Roller-Ball-Albert-Chain-9ct-Gold-COVER.jpg?v=1712322315","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-roller-ball-albert-chain-9ct-gold","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}