{"product_id":"1897-victorian-e-w-s-heavy-sterling-silver-albert-chain-with-18ct-bolt-97gr","title":"1897 Victorian E.W\u0026S Heavy Sterling Silver Albert Chain with 18ct Bolt 97gr.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional late Victorian Albert chain by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Whitehouse \u0026amp; Son (E.W\u0026amp;S)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hallmarked in Birmingham in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1897\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the chain features beautifully graduated sterling silver curb links ranging from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.25mm to 12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it remarkable weight and presence while retaining the classic proportions of a Victorian Albert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with its silver dog clip and T-bar, plus a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique French 18ct gold bolt clasp weighing 2.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the French eagle head hallmark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the heavy Victorian sterling silver and antique French gold hardware makes this an especially beautiful mixed-metal piece for wearing alone or styling with antique fobs, seals and pendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Date: 1897\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Period: Victorian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker: E. Whitehouse \u0026amp; Son — E.W\u0026amp;S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Birmingham, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Metal: Sterling Silver + 18ct Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hallmarks: E.W\u0026amp;S, lion passant \u0026amp; Birmingham date marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Length: 15.8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Total Weight: 97g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Graduated Links: approx. 8.25–12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Silver Dog Clip: 25.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• T-Bar: 38.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANTIQUE FRENCH 18CT GOLD BOLT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• French 18ct gold with eagle head hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Weight: 2.8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dimensions: 19.5 × 24.6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Inner Diameter: approx. 13.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shows characteristic dents and surface wear consistent with its antique age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clasp mechanism remains exceptionally springy and functions beautifully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dents and surface marks are part of the bolt’s authentic antique character and are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique condition with age-appropriate patina and signs of wear consistent with a piece approximately 129 years old. These characteristics are part of its history and antique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFobs and pendants shown for styling purposes only and are not included unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll antique and vintage jewelry is sold as-is and is final sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STELLA SACRUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67933199007898,"sku":null,"price":2485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3825\/3210\/files\/02347353-D7B8-4611-A4C4-E5440A60DC61.jpg?v=1792688508","url":"https:\/\/stellasacrum.com\/products\/1897-victorian-e-w-s-heavy-sterling-silver-albert-chain-with-18ct-bolt-97gr","provider":"STELLA SACRUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}