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Antique - likely Victorian - Fancy Link 9ct Rosey Gold Double Watch Chain with Fob, 21inches, 41.25g

Antique - likely Victorian - Fancy Link 9ct Rosey Gold Double Watch Chain with Fob, 21inches, 41.25g

$4,500.00 AUD
$4,500.00 AUD
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This divine double Albert watch chain is in the most remarkable condition, and it is getting so much harder to find full necklace length chains. Featuring alternating wide paperclip links and love links, each joined with a pair of jump rings. This chain has the most wonderful handmade feel and this is supported in its lack of hallmarks. The fob alone is hallmarked "9.375" and has the maker’s mark “J. K”. According to our trusty maker’s mark book, this appears to be the work of Joseph Knight, of Birmingham who was known to work in Victorian times (he has been dated to 1878 on some pieces) and he lists his profession as “gold chain maker”. Given the chain style and colour of the gold would suggest that this chain is in indeed this old. Further supporting this is that watch chains fell from interest with the invention of the wrist watch in the early 1920s, there is every chance that this chain is an antique that has just sat in a drawer, waiting on its new custodian. The clasps are in amazing condition and they are strong in their springs and (just like the rest of the chain) feel very unused. At 21 inches around the neck, this is such a wearable length. Making this chain a truly remarkable piece and the holy grail of watch chains.

Particulars: 

Length - 21 inches (53cm) around the neck with the fob hanging 3cm down

Weight 41.25g

12 x Paperclip links 14.7-14.8 x 3mm

15 x Love links - 11.7mm x 7.5mm

Fob 40mm x 11.5mm

Hallmarks "9.375" and a makers mark "J.K" - chain fully XRF tested to confirm 9ct gold

Condition - light wear given age

Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.

All items are available on lay-by please get in touch to discuss options.

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Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.

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