An Albert chain, usually made of silver or gold, is a watch chain that was worn in the 19th century. It has a "T" bar on one end, which is used to attach the chain to a button hole in a waiscoat, while the other end is fitted with a swivel hook to attach the watch. There was usually a small length of chain joined to the end with the "T" bar, to which a fob, seal or a charm was attached. When the watch is placed in the waistcoat pocket, the looped chain and fob-end is visible. The links are often twisted to allow the chain to lie flat on the waist coat.

The "Albert" chain was supposedly named after a style of chain worn by Prince Albert, the prince Consort and husband of Queen Victoria.

The "double" Albert was a chain symetrically draped between both watch pockets more...

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A modern silver Albert chain. Length 42 cm. Weight 26.8g.

Modern 42cm Silver Albert Chain, 26.8g Weight

A modern silver Albert chain. Length 42 cm. Weight 26.8g.

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-Bar and two swivels.…

Silver Curb Link Albert Chain with T-Bar and Swivels

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-Bar and two swivels. Wt 37.4g

An antique silver Albert fob chain, 19th century, 34 cm long

19th Century Antique Silver Albert Fob Chain (34 cm)

An antique silver Albert fob chain, 19th century, 34 cm long

A silver Albert chain, with an extra clasp, broken. Weight 22.5g

Broken Silver Albert Chain with Extra Clasp - 22.5g

A silver Albert chain, with an extra clasp, broken. Weight 22.5g

George V sterling silver Albert chain, By Herbert Bushell & Son…

George V Sterling Silver Albert Chain - 1926 Birmingham

George V sterling silver Albert chain, By Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd 1926 Birmingham with includes touch marks. Very short at 26 cm length, 34 grams total weight

New Zealand Colonial silver plated and paua Albert chain, 39 cm

NZ Colonial Paua Albert Chain, 39cm

New Zealand Colonial silver plated and paua Albert chain, 39 cm

An antique silver Albert chain, graduated curb links to swivel…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with Graduated Curb Links

An antique silver Albert chain, graduated curb links to swivel clasp and T bar, hallmarks rubbed, length 34-37 cm, wt. 39.95g.

An antique hallmarked silver Albert chain, curb links attached…

Antique Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and Keys

An antique hallmarked silver Albert chain, curb links attached with 2 swivels and 2 watch winding keys, length 41 cm.

Original boxed Omega chromed plated open face lever wind pocket…

Omega Chromed Pocket Watch with Rail Link Albert Chain

Original boxed Omega chromed plated open face lever wind pocket watch on rail link Albert chain

Victorian sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked 1891 as…

1891 Victorian Sterling Silver Half Albert Fob Chain

Victorian sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked 1891 as with touch marks, curb link size 4-6.5 mm double graduated curb links, weight 27 grams, length 32 cm

Antique silver half Albert fob chain and glass set fob seal.…

Antique silver half Albert fob chain and glass set fob seal. British touch marks HBandS all rubbed, length 38 cm, chain width 6.2 mm

Victorian hair Plait Albert chain gold plated mounts with watch…

Victorian Gold Plated Hair Chain with Watch Key Fob

Victorian hair Plait Albert chain gold plated mounts with watch key fob attached

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and swivel. Weight…

33g Silver Curb Link Albert Chain with T-Bar Swivel

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and swivel. Weight 33g.

A silver Albert chain, twin bar and knot links with 'T'-bar and…

Silver Albert Chain with Knot Links and 'T'-Bar

A silver Albert chain, twin bar and knot links with 'T'-bar and swivel

An Edwardian Albert chain with 'T' bar and two swivels.

Edwardian Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar

An Edwardian Albert chain with 'T' bar and two swivels.

Antique silver half Albert fob chain marked St sil. Approx curb…

Antique silver half Albert fob chain marked St sil. Approx curb link 6.8 mm, length 26 cm

Antique Albert chain, in sterling silver with t- bar marked…

Sterling Silver Antique Albert Chain 1919

Antique Albert chain, in sterling silver with t- bar marked Birmingham, 1919, touch marks approx 47.5

A sterling silver curb Albert chain with shield total weight 59.…

59.4g Sterling Silver Shield Curb Albert Chain

A sterling silver curb Albert chain with shield total weight 59.4grams

An antique silver Albert chain; curb links attached with two…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with London Hallmarks (1907)

An antique silver Albert chain; curb links attached with two swivels and a t bar hallmarked London 1907. Length 38 cm. Wt. 40.4g.

An antique silver Albert chain, fob and vesta, 4.5 - 6.5 mm…

Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fob, and Vesta Set

An antique silver Albert chain, fob and vesta, 4.5 - 6.5 mm wide double graduated curb link chain attached with a swivel clasp, a crown and wreath shape fob, hallmarked Jg, Birmingham 1898, and a vesta case (few small dents) size 44 x 36 mm, chain length…

A hallmarked sterling silver vesta case with Albert chain and…

Sterling Silver Vesta Case with Albert Chain and Fob

A hallmarked sterling silver vesta case with Albert chain and fob; foxtail and fancy link chain attached with a nephrite set fob. Birmingham 1922

George V sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked…

1914 Sterling Silver Half Albert Fob Chain - Birmingham Marked

George V sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked Birmingham 1914 Hp. Approx length 36 cm, weight 37 grams

A fancy silver Albert chain and fob, fancy fetter link chain to…

Fancy Silver Albert Chain and Fob Set

A fancy silver Albert chain and fob, fancy fetter link chain to t-bar and 2 swivel clasps, length 56 cm, togther with a shield shape fob and t-bar, total wt. 64.48g.

A vintage sterling silver Albert chain and bracelet, curb links,…

Vintage Sterling Silver Albert Chain and Bracelet Set

A vintage sterling silver Albert chain and bracelet, curb links, chain with swivel and t bar. Wt. 41.9g

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and two swivels

Silver Curb Link Albert Chain with T-Bar and Swivels

A silver curb link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and two swivels

Antique silver half Albert fob chain and medal marked…

Antique silver half Albert fob chain and medal marked Birmingham 1904 to the chain and sterling silver Vh to the medal. Approx chain length 30 cm, weight 30 grams

An Edwardian fancy silver link Albert chain, the decorative…

Fancy Edwardian Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar

An Edwardian fancy silver link Albert chain, the decorative thick rope chain link sections separated by multiple oval links. T-bar attached, length 44.5 cm.

An antique silver hallmarked Albert chain, double graduated…

Antique Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain - 39cm Length

An antique silver hallmarked Albert chain, double graduated curb links with t bar and swivel clasp, all stamped, length 39 cm, wt. 41.05g.

A Victorian silver Albert chain and nickel compass; the fancy…

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Nickel Compass

A Victorian silver Albert chain and nickel compass; the fancy 'Fetter and four' chain with 'T'-bar and two swivels; 'T'-bar marked for Joseph Sewill, Birmingham 1899

A vintage silver Albert chain with fob; fetter and 3 links…

Vintage Silver Albert Chain with Fob and Swivels

A vintage silver Albert chain with fob; fetter and 3 links attached with 2 swivels, t bar and presentation fob, length 50 cm, wt. 32.76g.

George V sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked 1924…

1924 George V Silver Half Albert Fob Chain

George V sterling silver half Albert fob chain marked 1924 Friedman & Gottliffe Ltd (Chester) with touch marks, chain width 5 mm, length 36 cm, weight 31 including the watch key

Victorian hair Plait Albert chain double lengths with 9ct…

Victorian Hair Plait Albert Chain with Carved Tiki Pendant

Victorian hair Plait Albert chain double lengths with 9ct mounts and carved bone tiki attached

Victorian silver Albert (bracelet)

Victorian Silver Albert Bracelet

Victorian silver Albert (bracelet)

A vintage silver Albert chain, pierced tulip shape links to a…

Vintage Silver Tulip Albert Chain with Swivel Clasp

A vintage silver Albert chain, pierced tulip shape links to a swivel clasp with t bar, approx. 600 silver, length 37 cm, wt. 27.08g.

An antique hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob,…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Gold Fob, 1917

An antique hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob, double graduated curb links with 2 swivels (1 not working), t bar and presentation fob with gold overlay Birmingham 1917, length 60 cm wt. 64.33g.

An antique silver Albert chain; graduated curb links with two…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with Swivel Clasps and T/Bar

An antique silver Albert chain; graduated curb links with two swivel clasps and t/bar. Length 39 cm. Wt. 22.2g. C 1911

English sterling silver double Albert chain, hallmarked, total…

Sterling Silver Double Albert Chain, Hallmarked - 86.2gm

English sterling silver double Albert chain, hallmarked, total weight 86.2gm

A gold and black silk Albert chain, Willis, Melbourne circa…

Gold and Black Silk Albert Chain from Melbourne, 1920

A gold and black silk Albert chain, Willis, Melbourne circa 1920. 9ct yellow gold. Length 29 cm

A vintage hallmarked silver Albert chain with fob, shield shape…

Vintage Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with Shield Shape Fob

A vintage hallmarked silver Albert chain with fob, shield shape fob applied with a central gilt cartouche (unengraved), hallmarked real photo Birmingham 1937, inscription on back, size 25 x 37 mm, on an 8.3 mm wide twist curb link chain, all with British…

Antique hallmarked silver Albert chain, graduated curb links,…

Antique Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with Graduated Curb Links

Antique hallmarked silver Albert chain, graduated curb links, all stamped, to a swivel clasp with T bar, size 7.8 - 10.5 mm wide, length 34.6 mm, wt. 58.70g.

A silver Albert chain, fancy fetter and knot links with 'T'-bar…

Silver Albert Chain with Fetter and Knot Links

A silver Albert chain, fancy fetter and knot links with 'T'-bar and swivel. Weight 59.3g.

A sterling silver Albert chain, curb links with 2 swivels and T…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T Bar

A sterling silver Albert chain, curb links with 2 swivels and T bar, length 50 cm, wt. 57.4g.

Sterling silver gilt fancy link necklace, Albert chain style…

Gilded Sterling Silver Albert Chain Necklace with Seal Fob

Sterling silver gilt fancy link necklace, Albert chain style with fancy seal fob attached

An unusual Vulcanite Albert chain; bi coloured graduated oval…

Bi-Coloured Vulcanite Albert Chain with Swivel Clasps

An unusual Vulcanite Albert chain; bi coloured graduated oval links with two swivel clasps. Length 51 cm.

George V silver Albert chain. with a bloodstone and carnelian…

George V Silver Albert Chain with Fob Spinner

George V silver Albert chain. with a bloodstone and carnelian fob spinner and T-bar, marked to chain World War C, Birmingham, 1918. with sterling touch marks to links, marked to spinner HWA Birmingham 1919, approx 42 cm chain length, 78 grams total weight.

A 9ct rose gold curb link Albert chain with two swivels. (metal…

9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain with Swivels - 13.1g

A 9ct rose gold curb link Albert chain with two swivels. (metal jump rings) weight (all in) 13.1g

An antique double graduated silver Albert chain; attached with…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and Threepence

An antique double graduated silver Albert chain; attached with two swivels, T bar and a threepence. Length 40 cm. Wt. 59.3g.

A sterling silver Albert chain, curb links with 2 swivels and T…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T Bar

A sterling silver Albert chain, curb links with 2 swivels and T bar, length 50 cm, wt. 57.23g.

A hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob, double…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Presentation Fob

A hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob, double graduated curb links with 2 swivels, t bar and presentation fob with gilt highlights, length 60 cm wt. 74.7g.

An Edwardian hallmarked silver Albert chain with fob, graduated…

Edwardian Silver Albert Chain with Presentation Fob

An Edwardian hallmarked silver Albert chain with fob, graduated curb links, 2 swivels, t bar and presentation fob with gold overlay Birmingham 1912, length 48 cm, wt. 63.17g.

Gold cased Albert chain and gold brooch, curb link gold cased…

Antique Gold Albert Chain and Brooch Set

Gold cased Albert chain and gold brooch, curb link gold cased chain to 9ct gold swivel clasp, length 47 cm, plus two 9ct gold t-bars on links, and a 9ct bar brooch set with pastes and faux pearl, hallmarked Chester 1900, total gold wt?

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain with 2 swivels and t-bar, length 51 cm, wt. 30.8g.

9ct half Albert fob chain marked 9ct with touch marks 16.g

9ct Half Albert Fob Chain with Touch Marks

9ct half Albert fob chain marked 9ct with touch marks 16.g

Antique Albert chain, in sterling silver with T -bar marked…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar (1901)

Antique Albert chain, in sterling silver with T -bar marked Birmingham, 1901, touch marks approx 44.8

An antique hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob,…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Presentation Fob

An antique hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain with fob, graduated curb links with 2 swivels, t-bar (1900) and presentation fob topped with gold shield unengraved, hallmarked Birmingham 1912, length 50 cm wt. 41.25g.

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain -t- bar and clips gold…

Gold Plated 9ct Curb Link Albert Chain with T-Bar

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain -t- bar and clips gold plated 34 cm

Sterling silver hunter case key wind pocket watch, by H F…

H.F. Delarue Sterling Silver Hunter Pocket Watch & Chain

Sterling silver hunter case key wind pocket watch, by H F Delarue, Sydney #54522, fusee movement on sterling silver curb link Albert chain

A silver curb link Albert chain; Herbert Bushell & Son,…

Silver Albert Chain with Maltese Cross Pendant

A silver curb link Albert chain; Herbert Bushell & Son, Birmingham, with a Maltese cross; William Adams, Birmingham 1906. Total weight 63.5g.

An antique silver Albert fob chain with enamel decoration,…

Enamel-decorated 19th Century Silver Fob Chain

An antique silver Albert fob chain with enamel decoration, possibly French, 19th century, 28 cm long

An antique silver Albert chain, double graduated 5.3 - 7.9 mm…

An antique silver Albert chain, double graduated 5.3 - 7.9 mm wide curb link chain to t-bar and swivel clasp (not working), length 41 cm, wt. 36.77g, length 41 cm

An antique silver Albert chain, 5.7 mm wide curb links attached…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with Swivel Clasps and T Bar

An antique silver Albert chain, 5.7 mm wide curb links attached with 2 swivel clasps and a T bar, length 40 cm, wt. 36.58g.

A silver Striker link Albert chain, with t-bar and 2 swivel…

Silver Striker Albert Chain with T-Bar and Swivel Clasps

A silver Striker link Albert chain, with t-bar and 2 swivel clasps, wt. 56.6g.

A 9ct gold fancy link Albert chain, with swivel clasp and t bar,…

9ct Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, 45cm, 13.3g

A 9ct gold fancy link Albert chain, with swivel clasp and t bar, length 45 cm, wt. 13.3g

A silver fancy link Albert chain, attached with t bar, 62 cm.

62cm Silver Fancy Link Albert Chain with T-Bar

A silver fancy link Albert chain, attached with t bar, 62 cm.

Hallmarked silver 'fetter and 3' Albert chain with coins,…

Chester 1914 Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with Coins

Hallmarked silver 'fetter and 3' Albert chain with coins, hallmarked Chester 1914

Victorian heavy silver curb twist link Albert chain 51 cm length

Victorian Silver Curb Albert Chain - 51cm Length

Victorian heavy silver curb twist link Albert chain 51 cm length

A silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain with 2…

Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar, 61cm Length

A silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain with 2 swivels and t-bar, length 61 cm.

A 9ct gold Albert chain, cable link chain with t-bar drop and…

9ct Gold Albert Chain with T-Bar and Parrot Clasp

A 9ct gold Albert chain, cable link chain with t-bar drop and parrot clasp, length 45 cm, wt 6.2g.

A 9ct gold Albert chain, cable link chain with t-bar drop and…

9ct Gold Albert Chain with T-Bar and Parrot Clasp

A 9ct gold Albert chain, cable link chain with t-bar drop and parrot clasp, length 45 cm, wt 6.2g.

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain 32 cm

9ct Uniform Curb Link Albert Chain - 32cm Length

9ct uniform curb link Albert chain 32 cm

A heavy silver Albert chain with 'T'-bar and two swivels.…

115g Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar and Swivels

A heavy silver Albert chain with 'T'-bar and two swivels. Weight 115g

A Victorian silver Albert chain, long and 3 short curb link…

Victorian Silver Albert Chain with Swivel Clasps and T-Bar

A Victorian silver Albert chain, long and 3 short curb link chain with 2 swivel clasps and t-bar, length 45 cm.

(22ct) coin medallion on gold plated Albert chain

Gold Plated Albert Chain with 22ct Coin Medallion

(22ct) coin medallion on gold plated Albert chain

9ct rose gold Albert chain weight: approx 11.9 grams, Length:…

Rose Gold Albert Chain - 11.9g, 45cm Length

9ct rose gold Albert chain weight: approx 11.9 grams, Length: approx 45 cm

An antique hallmarked silver Albert chain and fob, double…

Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with 1887 Jubilee Shilling Fob

An antique hallmarked silver Albert chain and fob, double graduated curb links to t-bar and 2 swivel clasps, all stamped, attached with an 1887 Jubilee head UK shilling, length 40 cm, wt. 66.43g.

Modern 9ct fancy link Albert chain

Fancy 9ct Albert Chain with Modern Links

Modern 9ct fancy link Albert chain

A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain, curb links, swivel clasp,…

9ct Gold Curb Albert Chain, 13.3g, 37cm Length

A 9ct yellow gold Albert chain, curb links, swivel clasp, length 37 cm Wt 13.3 grams

A Victorian sterling silver Albert chain, comprising curb links…

1887 Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain, 400mm Length

A Victorian sterling silver Albert chain, comprising curb links with t-bar and two swivel clasps. Hallmarked: London and dated 1887. Total length 400 mm.

A vintage sterling silver Albert chain, comprising curb style…

Vintage Sterling Silver Albert Chain with T-Bar

A vintage sterling silver Albert chain, comprising curb style links with t-bar and two swivel clasps. Sterling silver. Total length 400 mm.

A Victorian hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain, curb links…

Victorian Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivel Clasps

A Victorian hallmarked sterling silver Albert chain, curb links attached with t-bar and two swivel claps marked Jh&S, Joshua Horton & Sons, 39 cm

A 9ct gold ribbed belcher link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and…

9ct Gold Ribbed Albert Chain with T-Bar and Swivel

A 9ct gold ribbed belcher link Albert chain with 'T'-bar and swivel. Weight 21.2g.

Edwardian sterling silver graduated curb link Albert chain with…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Graduated Albert Chain with Lengthener

Edwardian sterling silver graduated curb link Albert chain with attached curb link chain piece lengthener, 52 cm, 35 cm

Victorian 9ct tiger eye rail link Albert chain with gold stone…

Victorian Tiger Eye Gold Chain with Compass Fob

Victorian 9ct tiger eye rail link Albert chain with gold stone compass fob attached (clips plated)

9ct rail and trace link Albert chain

9ct Albert Chain with Trace Link Design

9ct rail and trace link Albert chain

14ct yellow gold Albert chain, approx 12.9 grams

14ct Gold Albert Chain - 12.9g

14ct yellow gold Albert chain, approx 12.9 grams

A 9ct gold Albert chain; attached with two swivels and a t bar…

9ct Gold Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar Drop

A 9ct gold Albert chain; attached with two swivels and a t bar drop. Length 38.5 cm. Wt. 24.5g.

A silk and gold Albert chain, the black silk albert chain hung…

Silk and Gold Australian Coat of Arms Albert Chain

A silk and gold Albert chain, the black silk albert chain hung with two Australian coat of arms medallions, H. Simonsen, Melbourne and a T-bar. 9ct yellow and rose gold. Length 10 cm. Provenance: The Christopher Morris Collection

An antique silver Albert chain with fob, 6 - 8.5 mm curb chain…

An antique silver Albert chain with fob, 6 - 8.5 mm curb chain attached with a swivel clasp, t bar stamped B&B, and shield shape fob with 8ct gold overlay vacant cartouche, fob hallmarked Cea Birmingham 1905, size 31 x 26 mm, chain links all stamped with…

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link, with 2…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link, with 2 swivels clasps and t-bar, length 60 cm, wt. 35.8g.

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain…

Sterling Silver Albert Chain with Swivels and T-Bar

A sterling silver Albert chain, fetter and fancy 3 link chain with 2 swivels and t-bar, length 60 cm, wt. 35.8g.

A vintage 9ct gold Albert chain, curb link chain with t- bar…

Vintage 9ct Gold Albert Chain with T-Bar and Clasps

A vintage 9ct gold Albert chain, curb link chain with t- bar and 2 swivel clasps, length 37 cm, wt 17.77g.

A 9ct. rose gold Albert chain, graduating curb links with dog…

9ct Rose Gold Graduating Curb Albert Chain, 22gm

A 9ct. rose gold Albert chain, graduating curb links with dog clip, 22gm.

Gold Albert chain marked once 375, 21.6g,46 cm long

375 Gold Albert Chain, 21.6g, 46cm Long

Gold Albert chain marked once 375, 21.6g,46 cm long

9ct pink gold curb Albert chain & locket. 9ct hollow curb link…

Pink Gold Albert Chain with Australian Locket

9ct pink gold curb Albert chain & locket. 9ct hollow curb link Albert with single swivel & T bar with early Australian Pg locket by Willis, Melbourne, length 44 cm, width 20g

An antique silver Albert chain with sovereign case; fetter link…

Antique Silver Albert Chain with Sovereign Case

An antique silver Albert chain with sovereign case; fetter link chain to swivel clasp and t-bar, length 47 cm attached with a sovereign case hallmarked Ald, Birmingham, 1913, total wt. 42.35g.

Two gold chains; a scroll link in 18ct (5.4g) other a 9ct and…

Gold and Silver Chains with Swivel Clasp

Two gold chains; a scroll link in 18ct (5.4g) other a 9ct and silver Albert chain with swivel and bolt ring clasp (5.9g).