An Edwardian 9ct gold Albert chain, of curb-link design, with swivel clasps, maker's mark WHW LD, hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, suspending a T-bar and a key pendant, chain length 41.5cm
Sold for £700
Estimated at £250 - £350
An Edwardian 9ct gold Albert chain, of curb-link design, with swivel clasps, maker's mark WHW LD, hallmarked for Birmingham 1908, suspending a T-bar and a key pendant, chain length 41.5cm
General wear throughout, with scuffs. scratches, chips and nicks, commensurate for age and use. Hallmarks are located near to the jump rings near to the T-bar and have patchy wear. The T-bar and curb links also have marks, with patchy wear. Some of the links and jump rings have areas of thinning. The clasps also have a little thinning but both are functioning. The key pendant has worn thin to the top and the jump ring connected to it has dings and dents. Gross weight approximately 38gm (metal standard of key pendant untested).
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022