Antique Edwardian Albert Chain With Medallion Sterling Silver Dated 1912 Paste

Antique Edwardian Albert Chain With Medallion Sterling Silver Dated 1912 PasteA grand antique Edwardian Albert chain made up of chunky sterling silver curb links with a large medallion and T bar suspended from the bottom. All the parts were made in Birmingham and bear hallmarks and sterling lion marks. The chain is dated 1912 and has been fitted with an older medallion, marked 1907 and a new T bar which is marked 1924 with additional Sheffield hallmarks on the link above indicating it was added to the piece in 1999. Albert

Historically associated with luck

FACE MEASURES: Height 7mm x Width 16mm x Depth 2mm

a striker underneath and a flip top lid with lots of space within to store matches

a hat with a small elf hiding underneath

The orange variety is the rarest of its kind and has been named “Precious Topaz” as a result

It’s held securely in an ornate

while expertly cut glass pastes were used to emulate the brilliance of rubies

These were a popular addition in Victorian pieces and were often gifted as a romantic token that symbolised love and commitment

ITEM NUMBER: 22-422

ITEM NUMBER: 22-316

creating a striking statement piece that is very feminine and perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the movement

STONES: Paste (5mm x 5mm – approx