Vintage Albert Chain Necklace Sterling Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Art Deco (1920-1935)

Vintage Albert Chain Necklace Sterling Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Art Deco (1920-1935)A fancy vintage Albert chain necklace consisting of interlocking fetter links and knots with a T bar hanging at the end. Its all modelled in sterling silver and has been given a bright 18ct yellow gold finish. Albert chains are named after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias 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

MEASURES: Length 8 inches x Width approx

METAL: Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Stamped)

The blue variety is considered a stone of truth

suggesting maybe it is lucky after all

5 inches in length so it can be worn as one long chain or looped twice around the neck

6 x 8mm – 1

Circa 1880 - 1900

It’s very pretty and would look wonderful suspended from a gold chain

MEASURE: Height 57mm x Width 10mm at the widest

Face measures: 9mm across x 10mm down x 3mm

This wonderful lion charm pendant is crafted in solid 9ct gold and has a lovely weight to it

Both stones are encircled by vine leaves