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What is an Albert chain?

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What is an Albert chain?
An Albert chain is a watch chain that traditionally has a bar on one end that is used to attach the chain to a vest buttonhole. The chain's other end has a small swivel clasp that can be attached to a pocket watch. It's named after a type of watch chain worn by Prince Albert during the Victorian era. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Albert watch chains.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
true representation of this impressive antique Albert chain necklace in gold. Dimensions Length of
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Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Double Albert Chain classic and charming TBar chain The item comes
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Albert Chain Necklace 2 Dog Clips White Gold Filled Fancy Link T Bar
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY LINK ALBERT CHAIN NECKLACE IN WHITE GOLD FILLED WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian, 20 inch Paper Clip Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
1920s Albert chain. This exquisite necklace features two swivel clips and a moveable 40mm t-bar, making
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the Victorian era, this traditional albert chain necklace has been crafted from rare
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18k Rose gold and Platinum Albert chain, watch chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly handsome antique Edwardian era 18ct rose gold and platinum Albert chain. A perfect piece
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

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