ANTIQUE SOLID ALBERT WITH SWIVEL CLASP AND T BAR

The first thing you notice is the genius of the construction. This chain comes with its original fob dangle, worn at 16.5 inches exactly as it was intended. But here is the clever part. That same fob section doubles as a fully matching built in extender, taking the chain to 17.5 inches in one seamless move. Same gold, same links, same period. That kind of considered construction is exactly what separates a great antique chain from a good one.
Every link is stamped and fully solid, a clean run of 6.17mm curb links that give it real substance and presence. The colour sits in that perfect yellow with a soft peach edge, no harsh pink, making it incredibly easy to wear alongside other gold. It is the kind of colour you only find in antique gold of this period.
Two oversized jump rings open up the charm stacking possibilities further, giving you space to load this up without everything fighting for attention. Versatility and charm stacking options in spades.
Finished with a swivel Albert clasp by John Goffe and Son, Birmingham, and a T bar by Charles Daniel Broughton, also Birmingham, both dating to the 1880s. Two named makers. One exceptional chain.
Yes, this is an investment. But not the financial kind. This is a chain that has already passed through one generation and will pass through yours and beyond. The kind of piece that outlasts everything else in your collection. The kind your family will want to inherit.
This is a true Goldilocks chain.
9ct gold · Birmingham 1880s · Length 17.5 inches adjustable to 16.5 inches · Weight 48.6g · Link width 6.17mm · Albert clasp John Goffe and Son Birmingham · T bar Charles Daniel Broughton Birmingham