Ask about Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Vesta Case & T-Bar
Product Description
An antique sterling silver fancy link Albert chain with a T-bar, dog clip and scroll-engraved vesta case drop. Originally made to hold matches, the vesta case is hallmarked Birmingham 1913 and bears the WHH mark, attributed to William Hair Haseler.
The chain measures approximately 15 inches long and weighs 51.6g, with links measuring 7.7mm x 1.5mm. Alternating chain hoops carry the lion passant, while the T-bar and dog clip are stamped J·S with a six-pointed star. The maker of these fittings has not been confirmed. Please note that the top stopper of the vesta case is missing.
Details & Specifications
- Metal
- Sterling silver
- Metal fineness / purity
- 925 Sterling Silver
- Length / wrist size
- 15 inches
- Closure / fitting
- Dog clip
- Dimensions
- Approx. 15 inches long; links approx. 7.7mm x 1.5mm; vesta case approx. 38.2mm x 31.2mm x 9.8mm; T-bar approx. 36.6mm long
- Weight
- Approximately 51.6 g
- Classification
- Antique
- Era / period
- Edwardian
- Date / circa
- 1913 (vesta case hallmark)
- Maker / Designer
- Vesta case attributed to William Hair Haseler (WHH); T-bar and dog clip maker unconfirmed
- Assay office
- Birmingham (vesta case)
- Hallmarks / stamps
- Vesta case: WHH, Lion Passant, Anchor, O (Birmingham 1913); alternating chain hoops stamped Lion Passant; T-bar and dog clip stamped J·S with six-pointed star
- Design details
- Fancy link Albert chain with T-bar, dog clip and scroll-engraved vesta case drop
- Theme / motif
- Scroll engraving
Condition & Disclosures
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Condition notes
- Top stopper missing from vesta case
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