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 Victorian style silver 'Albertina' bracelet

Victorian Silver Albertina Bracelet

A Victorian style silver 'Albertina' bracelet

Antique silver Albertina chain rubbed Australian marks 17 grams…

Antique Australian Silver Albertina Chain, 17g, 23cm

Antique silver Albertina chain rubbed Australian marks 17 grams weight, 23 cm length

Sterling silver Albertina approx 28 cm in length

28cm Sterling Silver Albertina Chain

Sterling silver Albertina approx 28 cm in length

A silver Albertina bracelet

Shimmering Silver Albertina Bracelet

A silver Albertina bracelet

A Victorian style silver three-row Albertina bracelet

Victorian Silver Three-Row Albertina Bracelet

A Victorian style silver three-row Albertina bracelet

A Victorian style silver three-row Albertina bracelet

Victorian Silver Albertina Bracelet with Three Rows

A Victorian style silver three-row Albertina bracelet

A silver Albertina and bracelet, both sterling silver, the…

Sterling Silver Albertina and Bracelet Set

A silver Albertina and bracelet, both sterling silver, the bracelet made as a triple link antique Albertina, style bracelet with shell motif detailing and bulldog clip clasp, the other a classic Albertina with rope twist chain, fitted with slide, curb…

A 9ct rose gold mounted black silk Albertina, engraved shield…

Rose gold Albertina with engraved shield and bar mounts

A 9ct rose gold mounted black silk Albertina, engraved shield and two bar mounts, gold plated clips. Stamped maker's mark.

A silver Albertina bracelet, belcher chain attached with a…

Silver Albertina Bracelet with Heart and Cubic Ornaments

A silver Albertina bracelet, belcher chain attached with a scroll carved bead, a cubic and a heart shape ornament, T bar drop and a swivel clasp, length 23 cm, wt. 12.48g.

An antique Albertina, comprising foxtail chain, tassel and t…

Antique Foxtail Albertina with Tassel and T-Bar

An antique Albertina, comprising foxtail chain, tassel and t bar.

A Victorian silver Albertina with rope link chain, tassel,…

Victorian Silver Albertina with Tassel and Clasped-Hand Slide

A Victorian silver Albertina with rope link chain, tassel, 'T'-bar and clasped-hand slide.

Early 20th century silver half Albert / Albertina with English…

Early 20th century silver half Albert / Albertina with English touch marks, and metal t-bar and parrot clasp. Approx length 29 cm

A silver Albertina; Byzantine chain attached with a heart,…

Byzantine Heart Tassel Albertina Necklace

A silver Albertina; Byzantine chain attached with a heart, sphere, t/bar and tassel drop. Length 20 cm. Weight 11.9g

A Victorian Albertina with tassel, slide and swivel.

Victorian Tassel Albertina with Slide and Swivel

A Victorian Albertina with tassel, slide and swivel.

Early to Mid-century fancy silver Albertina chainlength 40 cm,…

Fancy Silver Albertina Chain - 40cm, 17g

Early to Mid-century fancy silver Albertina chainlength 40 cm, weight 17 grams

Victorian silver Albertina chain marked sterling silver, length…

Victorian Sterling Silver Albertina Chain, 20cm, 13g

Victorian silver Albertina chain marked sterling silver, length 20 cm ex tassle, weight 13 grams

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Heart Link Sterling Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 20.5 cm, wt. 23.87g.

A Victorian style sterling silver Albertina bracelet, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel - 22 cm

A Victorian style sterling silver Albertina bracelet, with swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, 22 cm.

Ornate Victorian silver Albertina

Victorian Silver Albertina

Ornate Victorian silver Albertina

Victorian silver Albertina fob chain unmarked. Approx length 30…

Victorian Silver Fob Chain with Tassels

Victorian silver Albertina fob chain unmarked. Approx length 30 cm + tassels 39 cm, 27 grams

Antique rococo revival silver Albertina chain marked 800,…

800 Silver Rococo Revival Albertina Chain, 17 cm Length

Antique rococo revival silver Albertina chain marked 800, length 17 cm ex pendants

An Albertina and two watch chains, tri colour gold cased…

Tri-Gold Albertina with Two Watch Chains

An Albertina and two watch chains, tri colour gold cased albertina with slide, swivel clasp and a decorative cube, a sterling silver curb link chain with 2 swivel clasps and a t bar and a metal curb chain with 2 clasps

Sterling silver Albertina fob chain, curb link double chain…

Sterling silver Albertina fob chain, curb link double chain with t-bar and tassel end

Mid century silver Albertina chain 39 cm

39cm Mid Century Silver Albertina Chain

Mid century silver Albertina chain 39 cm

George V period silver Albertina marked Solid silver to the…

George V Silver Albertina, 1921

George V period silver Albertina marked Solid silver to the clasp and HP 1921 to the t-bar. Length 20 cm, weight 9.8 grams

Victorian silver Albertina with chased and repousse heart…

Victorian Heart Albertina - 30cm Silver Chain

Victorian silver Albertina with chased and repousse heart decoration approx 30 cm length

Antique Albertina silver chain with three strand rope twist…

Antique Albertina Silver Chain with Charms and Tassel

Antique Albertina silver chain with three strand rope twist chains, a tassle end, horse shoe decoration and hanging charms. Chain is unmarked on charm is marked Chester 1912. 23 grams weight, 32 cm length.

A c.1900 silver Albertina, the fine double chain links with…

Antique Silver Albertina with Engraved Fittings

A c.1900 silver Albertina, the fine double chain links with engraved silver fittings.

A silver Albertina bracelet, 3 rows of belcher chain with…

Silver Heart Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Drop

A silver Albertina bracelet, 3 rows of belcher chain with central heart shape link attached with a swivel clasp, t bar and tassel drop, length 23 cm, wt. 23.29g.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Albertina Bracelet with Tassel

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with an heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar, and tassel, length 19 cm.

A c.1900 silver and enamelled Albertina, the fine double chain…

Silver and Blue Enamel Albertina Chain with Slides

A c.1900 silver and enamelled Albertina, the fine double chain links with silver fittings including two slides with blue enamel highlights.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with an heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar, and tassel, length 19 cm.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet with Tassel

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar, and tassel, length 19 cm.

Aesthetic movement Albertina in silver and mixed metals. Approx…

Albertina Aesthetic Necklace in Silver and Mixed Metals

Aesthetic movement Albertina in silver and mixed metals. Approx length 34 cm

A ladys' vintage silver Albertina with tassel, the double chain…

Vintage Silver Albertina with Tassel and Decorative Fittings

A ladys' vintage silver Albertina with tassel, the double chain links with decorative fittings including tassel, T-bar and clip, length 25 cm.

Victorian silver Albertina, total weight 33.4gm

Victorian Silver Albertina - 33.4g

Victorian silver Albertina, total weight 33.4gm

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel - 19cm

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 19 cm.

Antique silver Albertina chain marked real silver, length 17 cm…

Antique Silver Albertina Chain, Real Silver, 23 Grams, 17cm

Antique silver Albertina chain marked real silver, length 17 cm ex tassle, 23 grams,

An antique mourning hair and silver Albertina

Mourning Hair Silver Albertina

An antique mourning hair and silver Albertina

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 20.5 cm, wt. 23.87g.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 19 cm.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Silver Bracelet with Heart Link and Tassel

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar, and tassel, length 19 cm.

Silver gilt Albertina bracelet

Silver Gilt Albertina Bracelet

Silver gilt Albertina bracelet

Sterling silver Albertina bracelet

Silver Albertina Bracelet

Sterling silver Albertina bracelet

A silver Albertina bracelet, 3 row of belcher chain with…

Silver Heart Albertina Bracelet with Tassel Drop

A silver Albertina bracelet, 3 row of belcher chain with central heart shape link attached with swivel clasp. T bar and tassel drop, length 23 cm, wt. 23.29g.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet with Tassel

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar, and tassel, length 19 cm.

A Victorian style sterling silver Albertina bracelet, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Albertina Bracelet with Tassel (8 words)

A Victorian style sterling silver Albertina bracelet, with swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, 18 cm.

Antique silver Albertina chain marked real silver, length 20 cm,…

Antique Real Silver Albertina Chain, 20cm, 16g, Marked

Antique silver Albertina chain marked real silver, length 20 cm, weight 16 grams ex tassle

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 20.5 cm, wt. 23.87g.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher…

Sterling Silver Heart Tassel Albertina Bracelet

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet; triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 19 cm.

A vintage gold plated Albertina bracelet, 2 rows of belcher…

Gold Plated Albertina Bracelet with Faceted Spheres

A vintage gold plated Albertina bracelet, 2 rows of belcher chain inserted with 3 faceted spheres attached with a swivel clasp, t bar and a chain drop with 10.5 mm round faceted sphere, length 18 cm.

A lady's Omega 9ct gold wristwatch and gilt Albertina fob,…

Omega Gold Watch and Gilt Fob Set

A lady's Omega 9ct gold wristwatch and gilt Albertina fob, watch with 17 jewel cal. 481 movement, metal band C - 1956, fob with a swivel clasp, and a 9ct swivel clasp.

A Victorian Vulcanite cruciform pendant on mourning hair…

Victorian Vulcanite Cruciform Pendant on Hair Albertina Bracelet

A Victorian Vulcanite cruciform pendant on mourning hair Albertina, 11 mm round braided hair Albertina bracelet with gold plated plaque, fittings and bolt ring clasp attached by a swivel clasp with a vulcanite cross with key pattern and leaf detail…

9ct (acid tested) two tone gold Albertina, 14 grams

9ct Two-Tone Gold Albertina, 14g Acid Tested

9ct (acid tested) two tone gold Albertina, 14 grams

An unusual 9ct. gold brooch, the brooch formed from an antique…

Antique Propelling Pencil Brooch with Albertina Chain and Horn

An unusual 9ct. gold brooch, the brooch formed from an antique propelling pencil with a rock crystal end, a yellow and rose gold Albertina chain with a small drinking horn suspended from the pencil. 13gms.

Antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina chain marked Birmingham 375…

Antique 9ct Gold Albertina Chain, Birmingham Marked

Antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina chain marked Birmingham 375 mark, 9ct to the later clasp and rubbed Birmingham 375 marks to the t-bar, length 20 cm, ex t-bar, weight 6.45 grams

A Victorian silver and enamel Albertina, the triple strands…

A Victorian silver and enamel Albertina, the triple strands with enamelled central section, tassel, engraved fittings and single clip, length 19 cm.

Good 9ct yellow gold Albertina, weight: approx 9.3 grams

9ct Gold Albertina Chain, 9.3g

Good 9ct yellow gold Albertina, weight: approx 9.3 grams

A Victorian tassel brooch and Albertina. The Victorian tassel…

Victorian Gold Tassel Brooch and Albertina Set

A Victorian tassel brooch and Albertina. The Victorian tassel brooch presented in original velvet lined box, 15ct yellow gold with central acanthus leaf encrusted in turquoise beads, surrounded by double worked gold rope twist, suspending a double tassel,…

A late 19th century fancy silver ladies Albertina, with various…

Late 19th Century Silver Ladies Albertina with Beads and Tassel

A late 19th century fancy silver ladies Albertina, with various beads, tassel and other fittings, length 24.5 cm.

Antique sterling silver Albertina fob chain marked sterling…

Sterling Silver Albertina Fob Chain, 22cm, 13g

Antique sterling silver Albertina fob chain marked sterling silver. length 22 cm, weight 13 grams

An Albertina with ball fob in 12ct gold, total length 100 mm.

12ct Gold Albertina with Ball Fob - 100mm Length

An Albertina with ball fob in 12ct gold, total length 100 mm.

An antique silver Albertina; four row chain with engraved…

Antique Silver Albertina with Engraved Slide and Tassel Drop

An antique silver Albertina; four row chain with engraved circular slide and tassel drop.

Victorian Albertina chain, triple strand with ball and tassel…

Victorian Albertina Chain with Triple Strand and Tassel Decoration

Victorian Albertina chain, triple strand with ball and tassel decoration and lower t-bar

A 9ct yellow gold Victorian Albertina chain, 14g

Victorian 9ct Gold Albertina Chain - 14g

A 9ct yellow gold Victorian Albertina chain, 14g

A 15ct yellow gold Albertina chain with bloodstone seal curb…

Bloodstone Albertina Chain with T-Bar and Seal

A 15ct yellow gold Albertina chain with bloodstone seal curb and long links with a t-bar and seal. Length 18 cm. Total weight 9.2grams

An Edwardian silver collar and locket and other, sterling…

Edwardian Silver Collar and Locket with Hardstone Albertina

An Edwardian silver collar and locket and other, sterling silver, the collar presented as wide, domed links of low profile, pierced to the outer of each link with geometric design, fitted with round pull clasp, suspending a quality large oval locket with…

9ct Edwardian Albertina with blood stone

Edwardian Bloodstone Albertina Necklace

9ct Edwardian Albertina with blood stone

A late 19th century silver Albertina chain, a pair of sliding…

Late 19th Century Silver Albertina Chain with Tassel Suspension

A late 19th century silver Albertina chain, a pair of sliding sections on triple chains and conforming tassel suspension, T-bar and clip fittings.

A fancy link Albertina with a 'Cube' charm, in 9ct gold, total…

9ct Gold Albertina Link with Cube Charm (1990)

A fancy link Albertina with a 'Cube' charm, in 9ct gold, total length 140 mm, circa 1990.

An antique silver Albertina hung with two tassels.

Antique Silver Albertina with Tassels

An antique silver Albertina hung with two tassels.

A vintage gold plated Albertina, 2 rows of double curb chain…

Vintage Gold Plated Albertina with Bloodstone and Jasper Locket

A vintage gold plated Albertina, 2 rows of double curb chain with engraved slide and terminals attached with a swivel clasp and chain drop to locket set with bloodstone and jasper, length 36 cm, wt. 34.55g.

Antique silver Albertina unmarked. length 34 cm ex the tassle,…

Unmarked Antique Silver Albertina, 24.9g, 34cm Length

Antique silver Albertina unmarked. length 34 cm ex the tassle, weight 24.9 grams. Tests as silver

An antique 9ct gold Albertina ladies fob chain, late 19th…

Late 19th Century 9ct Gold Ladies Fob Chain

An antique 9ct gold Albertina ladies fob chain, late 19th century, stamped '9c', 39 cm long, 11 grams

A fob watch, albertina and fob chain, 9ct yellow gold, J Myers…

9ct Gold Fob Watch with Albertina and Chain

A fob watch, albertina and fob chain, 9ct yellow gold, J Myers & Co., Geneva, Swiss movement

An antique gold Albertina. Weight 19.74 grams.

Antique Gold Albertina - 19.74g

An antique gold Albertina. Weight 19.74 grams.

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher…

Triple Strand Heart Link Albertina Bracelet - 19cm Length

A sterling silver Albertina bracelet, triple strand belcher chain with a heart link, swivel clasp, t-bar and tassel, length 19 cm.

Levinson 'Perth' antique Albertina Victorian black grosgrain…

Antique Victorian Levinson Perth Albertina with 9ct Gold Buckles

Levinson 'Perth' antique Albertina Victorian black grosgrain silk terminated at each end and centre with engraved scalloped flat 9ct gold. 9ct engraved buckles to each ribbon and a shield and T-bar to the centre metal parrot clasp at each end. Length 35…

Antique rose gold Albertina converted into a bracelet, with a…

Antique Rose Gold Albertina Bracelet with 9k Clasps, 8.22g

Antique rose gold Albertina converted into a bracelet, with a later marked 9k clasps. Approx weight 8.22 grams, length 20 cm, tests as 9ct-10ct, converted into a bracelet, with a later marked 9k clasps. Approx weight 8.22 grams, length 20 cm, tests as…

An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina fob chain with Sienna…

19th Century 9ct Gold Albertina Fob Chain with Marble

An antique 9ct yellow gold Albertina fob chain with Sienna marble cube fob, 19th century, 22 cm long, the chain 10.9 grams

An antique gold Albertina and spinner, the fetter link…

Antique Gold Albertina and Spinner with Key and Stones

An antique gold Albertina and spinner, the fetter link Albertina with T-bar fitting and ornate key with associated bloodstone and carnelian spinner, all in gold.

Antique 'yellow gold' Albertina for restoration, rubbed marks…

Antique 6ct Gold Albertina Bracelet for Restoration, Clasp Marks

Antique 'yellow gold' Albertina for restoration, rubbed marks to the clasp. Approx weight 15.44 grams, tests as 6ct gold, restoration, rubbed marks to the clasp. Approx weight 15.44 grams, tests as 6ct gold

An antique gold cased Albertina, 5 strands of rope twist and…

Antique Gold Albertina with Rope Twist Design

An antique gold cased Albertina, 5 strands of rope twist and fancy belcher links to embossed terminals, one end with swivel clasp, other with rope twist tassel and 2 bolt rings, length 25 cm .

Part Albertina, and 1876 half sovereign, and mourning locket.…

Victorian Gold Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Mourning Locket Set

Part Albertina, and 1876 half sovereign, and mourning locket. Approx 15 grams total weight, (Victorian sovereign 19 mm 4 grams 91.6%), Tests gold in parts

A gold Albertina, comprising elongated links to a swivel clasp,…

18ct Gold Russian Albertina with Swivel Clasp

A gold Albertina, comprising elongated links to a swivel clasp, in 18ct gold, total length 430 mm, Russian hallmarks

Two antique silver Albertina's (necklace) unmarked. Length 47…

Pair of Unmarked Antique Silver Albertina Necklaces, 47 cm Length

Two antique silver Albertina's (necklace) unmarked. Length 47 cm,

An antique 9ct rose gold Albertina with a 9ct rose gold Vespa…

9ct Rose Gold Albertina with Vespa Case

An antique 9ct rose gold Albertina with a 9ct rose gold Vespa case, Birmingham, 1906, a curb link albertina chain with a swivel clasp together with a 9ct gold vespa case, engraved Billy. Total weight 28grams.

An antique Albertina fob chain in two tone 15ct rose and green…

19th Century Two-Tone Gold Albertina Fob Chain

An antique Albertina fob chain in two tone 15ct rose and green gold, 19th century, 12.5 cm long, 12.2 grams

An antique Albertina fob chain in three tone rose, green and…

19th Century Three-Tone Gold Fob Chain with Lyre Fob

An antique Albertina fob chain in three tone rose, green and yellow gold, with lyre fob, 19th century, 13 cm long, 10.7grams

An antique 15ct yellow gold Albertina bracelet, circa 1890, a…

Antique 15ct Gold Albertina Bracelet with Certificate & Box

An antique 15ct yellow gold Albertina bracelet, circa 1890, a three strand Albertina bracelet with a double curb link and twisted belcher link stand, the bracelet has a filigree spacer bar and box clasp. 19 cm in length. Total weight 16.4grams, with…

A Victorian gold Albertina, 3 mm wide rope twist chain with…

A Victorian gold Albertina, 3 mm wide rope twist chain with central 6.7 mm round reeded bead, attached with a swivel clasp, t-bar and fancy fob bead terminal, tests 12 and 16ct, length 25 cm, wt. 10.9g.

9ct and 18ct two-tone gold Albertina, the belcher link chain,…

Two-Tone Gold Albertina with Tassel Charms

9ct and 18ct two-tone gold Albertina, the belcher link chain, completed by a bolt ring and dog clip clasps in 9ct gold, suspending four tassle charms in 18ct rose gold and gold, length 195 mm, 14.1 grams

An antique Albertina, later bolt ring clasp, 23.4g. Unmarked…

15ct Antique Albertina with Bolt Ring Clasp, 23.4g

An antique Albertina, later bolt ring clasp, 23.4g. Unmarked tests approx. 15ct.