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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

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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

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Gold-filled

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

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Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1870s Makers Mark J K
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9ct Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This Albert chain, dates back to the Victorian era. It features graduating links crafted from 9
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

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