{"product_id":"vintage-9ct-rose-gold-double-albert-watch-chain-with-t-bar-graduated-curb-link-birmingham-1927","title":"Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain with T-Bar. Graduated Curb Link.","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain with T-Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine rose gold graduated curb link watch chain in excellent condition with its original dog clips and T-Bar; marked on every link 9.375 for 9ct gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked Birmingham 1912. Makers\/Sponsors mark 'M\u0026amp;M'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain is in good condition and is a good length at 18.0 Inches (equivalent to 45.0cm) meaning it will go round most necks comfortably. There is an extra 1\/2 inch in spare chain, originally to take a fob or seal, that could be added into the chain for extra length if needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI imagine the original gentleman that ordered it in 1912 was rather a portly chap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is termed an “Albert” chain after Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, who popularised the wearing of chains across the waistcoat with seals and a watch attached to the dog clip terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent weight example  at 57.6g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped '9. 375' on just about every link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sign of any repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have only ultrasonically cleaned it, not polished it, so that it retains its patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey aren't out there in this length and condition anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAYAWAY: We happily offer layaway\/deposits on most of our items. Please send us a message if you would like to arrange a layaway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING: Postage is complimentary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items are packed in a quality gift box and are sent securely within 1-3 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Special Delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseas customers will receive their orders via Royal Mail Tracked. FedEx for some more valuable items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel free to contact us for any further information or discuss this piece; our phone number is 01243 868887 (shop hours, closed Wednesdays and Sundays). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide every other day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56424044331334,"sku":"M4910","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/6662\/5350\/files\/IMG_9709_1__edited.jpg?v=1777036898","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandco.co.uk\/products\/vintage-9ct-rose-gold-double-albert-watch-chain-with-t-bar-graduated-curb-link-birmingham-1927","provider":"Nicholas \u0026 Co. Fine Jewellers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}