{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-double-albert-watch-chain-with-gold-spring-ring","title":"Antique Sterling Silver double Albert watch chain with Spring ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Sterling Silver double Albert chain with T-bar, and an added, removable, period compatible, gold push-in bolt ring\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003eThe link is a tight curb, each marked with the lion passant which guarantees the silver is at least 92.5% pure, the standard for Sterling Silver.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1iy4o_107\"\u003eThe Tbar is stamped with the maker's mark H P for Henry Pope, the most prominent maker of Sterling Silver Albert watch chains in Birmingham. The lion passant guarantees silver purity of at least 92.5%, and the date letter \"a\" is for the year 1900.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tbar is stationary, falling from the center with an extra bit of chain, called the tail, from which a fob could be hung. This is where I have positioned the gold spring ring, but there are many options to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe chain closes with the two nice sized dog clips, showing worn hallmarks. The pair are in good working order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Push-In bolt ring (often called Spring Ring) was invented in the 1840s and became highly popular as detachable, versatile clasps on both men's Albert chains, and women's long guard chains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: of the chain is 17 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurb links measure: approx 6mm in width\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: without the spring ring approx 59 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Ring measures approx 21mm in diameter and is approc 3.5mm thick The weight is approc 3 grams Unmarked. If antique American it would likely be 14k, if English 18K Priced as 14k\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition, some hallmarks are smoothed with age. The spring ring opens well and is secure when snapped shut. Ready to wear and enjoy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanddollar Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47546348404981,"sku":"SJ-067","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/2076\/4149\/files\/Facetune_17-07-2026-08-34-11.heic?v=1784307691","url":"https:\/\/sanddollarjewels.com\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-double-albert-watch-chain-with-gold-spring-ring","provider":"Sanddollar Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}