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Antique Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Vesta Case & T-Bar

Regular price £249.00


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A 15-inch sterling silver Albert chain with a scroll-engraved 1913 vesta case, lion-marked links and 36.6mm T-bar. Weighs 51.6g.

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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 Originally made to hold matches, the vesta case is hallmarked Birmingham 1913 and bears the WHH mark, attributed to William Hair Haseler.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

Please review all photographs, as they form part of the condition description.

The Ps Its Vintage security identification label must remain attached while you inspect or try on the item. Remove it only once you are certain you wish to keep the piece.