An Albert chain is a watch chain, typically made of silver or gold, that was worn in the 19th century. It has a “T” bar on one end, which is used to attach the chain to a buttonhole in a waistcoat, while the other end is fitted with a swivel hook to attach the watch. There was usually a small length of chain joined to the end with the “T” bar, to which a fob, seal or a charm was attached. When the watch is placed in the waistcoat pocket, the looped chain and fob-end is visible. The “Albert” chain was named after a style of chain worn by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. An Albertina chain is a watch chain worn by women. The Albert chain continued to be used until the early 20th century when the pocket watch was superseded by the wristwatch, after which it became fashionable to wear the Albert chain as a necklace.
Antique Silver Victorian Tassel Necklace
A beautifully detailed antique Victorian English sterling silver fob tassel, that once embellished an Albert watch chain, now adorns this luminous handmade freshwater pearl and sterling silver necklace. The necklace features wire-wrapped white freshwater pearls in the front and heavy sterling silver chain in the back. Fastens with a sterling silver lobster clasp.
$228.00
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