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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

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Trombone link Albert Chain Necklace, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This rare Victorian Albert chain is crafted from solid 9 carat rose gold. With alternating links of
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Antique 1880s British Victorian 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 Sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique Albert chain. It is a dream of an
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

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