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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An antique Albertina fob chain in two tone rose and yellow gold,…

19th Century Two-Tone Gold Albertina Fob Chain

An antique Albertina fob chain in two tone rose and yellow gold, 19th century, 12.5 cm long, 14.2 grams

A late 19th century 9ct gold Albertina, double link sections…

9ct Gold Albertina with Tassel and Fancy Sections

A late 19th century 9ct gold Albertina, double link sections with fancy sections, t-bar and tassel. 27 cm. 14gm.

A 'Horn of Plenty' Albertina in tri colour gold, comprising two…

Tri-Colour Gold Horn of Plenty Albertina Necklace

A 'Horn of Plenty' Albertina in tri colour gold, comprising two strands of fox tail link chain, interspaced with elaborate roundels having applied decoration, terminating with a horn of plenty of conforming decoration and a fob clip, all in 9ct gold

An antique gold Albertina, the fancy link chain and t-bar, in…

9ct Gold Albertina with Fancy Link Chain and T-Bar

An antique gold Albertina, the fancy link chain and t-bar, in 9ct gold, total length 435 mm.

Victorian 18ct heavily gold plated three strand Albertina watch…

18ct Gold Plated Victorian Albertina Watch Chain with Tassel

Victorian 18ct heavily gold plated three strand Albertina watch chain with tassel decoration

A Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina fancy link triple chain;…

Victorian Rose Gold Albertina Triple Chain with Tassel (9ct)

A Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina fancy link triple chain; with dog clip, T-bar and tassel, 15.03gm.

A 19th century ladies fancy gold Albertina bracelet, the triple…

Fancy 19th Century Ladies' Gold Albertina Bracelet

A 19th century ladies fancy gold Albertina bracelet, the triple chains with coloured gold mount and tassel drop, later gold filled clasp. Length 21 cm.

An antique albertina. Yellow gold. Weight 28.46 grams.

Antique Yellow Gold Albertina, 28.46g

An antique albertina. Yellow gold. Weight 28.46 grams.

Albertina: antique gold Albertina and rolled gold locket. 25.92…

Antique Gold Albertina and Locket - 25.92 grams

Albertina: antique gold Albertina and rolled gold locket. 25.92 grams.

A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold Albertina chain bracelet with…

Victorian 9ct Gold Albertina Chain with Carnelian Seal

A 19th century 9ct. yellow gold Albertina chain bracelet with fob seal, the ball and fancy chain lengths with T-bar and gilded Victorian seal attached with intaglio cut carnelian panel. 34gm.

An antique Australian 9ct gold Albertina chain, 5.7 mm wide…

Antique Australian 9ct Gold Albertina Chain, 23cm, 20.12g

An antique Australian 9ct gold Albertina chain, 5.7 mm wide curb links all stamped with 2 swivel clasps, applied Australian hallmark rubbed probably Aronson & Co, length 23 cm, wt. 20.12g.

An antique Albertina, the fancy link chain with decorative…

Tri-Color Gold Albertina Chain with Fob Pendants

An antique Albertina, the fancy link chain with decorative spacers and fob pendants in tri colour 14ct gold, total weight 34.5gms, total length 215 mm

9ct Victoria Albertina chain, t-bar with hanging tassel rope…

Victoria Albertina Chain with Tassel, 25.7g

9ct Victoria Albertina chain, t-bar with hanging tassel rope twist yellow gold, 25.7g

A vintage gold Albertina, composed of belcher and rope chains…

Vintage 8ct Gold Albertina with 9ct Seal Fob Drop

A vintage gold Albertina, composed of belcher and rope chains to decorative engraved slide and terminals, attached with a swivel, t-bar and seal fob drop, length 25 cm, wt.18.88g, tests 8ct gold with 9ct seal fob.

A vintage gold Albertina, composed of belcher and rope chains…

Vintage 8ct Gold Albertina with 9ct Seal Fob Drop

A vintage gold Albertina, composed of belcher and rope chains to decorative engraved slide and terminals, attached with a swivel, t-bar and seal fob drop, length 25 cm, wt.18.88g, tests 8ct gold with 9ct seal fob.

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, one double…

Antique 15ct. Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel and Bells

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, one double strand longer length and another shorter with various gold bell type fittings, slide and single tassel. 20gms.

A Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina and attached Bucherer…

Victorian Rose Gold Albertina with Bucherer Pendant Watch

A Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina and attached Bucherer gold-plated pendant watch. Chain with bolt-ring, swivel and tassel. Chain weight 22.73g.

Antique yellow gold albertina and fob seal marked 15ct to the…

Antique 15ct Gold Albertina with Dove Fob Seal Bracelet

Antique yellow gold albertina and fob seal marked 15ct to the t-bar and with a added clasp to convert it into a bracelet. The fob seal is gilt and engraved with the dove of peace. Approx length 23 cm, weight 14.5 grams. Tests as 15ct and 18ct

Victorian 'Horn of Plenty' Albertina chain, 9ct two toned rose…

Victorian Two-Toned Horn of Plenty Chain

Victorian 'Horn of Plenty' Albertina chain, 9ct two toned rose and yellow gold double strand rope twist chain with lower hanging horn with etched decoration on fob clip

A 19th century lady's gold fancy Albertina, the double rope…

19th Century Lady's Gold Albertina with Tassel and Slide

A 19th century lady's gold fancy Albertina, the double rope twist chain with decorative slide and elaborate suspended tassel with T-bar, coloured gold highlights. 28.4gms, testing as 9ct. and higher, length 34.5 cm.

Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina with English 375 9 marks to…

9ct Rose Gold Albertina with Missing Gems

Victorian 9ct rose gold Albertina with English 375 9 marks to the clasp and 9ct mark to the main body. Approx wearable length 20 cm, tassle 10 cm, weight 15 grams. Missing two small gems

Gold Albertina: A fine two tone mid 19th century chain. 15ct…

Two Tone 15ct Gold Albertina Chain - Ballarat Provenance

Gold Albertina: A fine two tone mid 19th century chain. 15ct gold. Weight 22 grams. Provenance: Private collection Ballarat.

Victorian rose gold Albertina chain marked 9ct to the clasp.…

Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Albertina Chain with Turquoise & Pearls

Victorian rose gold Albertina chain marked 9ct to the clasp. also set with seed pearls and turquoise. length 20 cm, weight 19 grams. Tests as 9ct

Victorian period Albertina bracelet, crafted in 15ct yellow,…

Victorian period Albertina bracelet, crafted in 15ct yellow, rose and green gold having double strand French knit links and embellished finials. Length: 19 cm. Weight: 18.1 grams.

A gold Albertina and medallion, the graduating curb links with…

Antique 9ct and 15ct Gold Albertina with Sports Medallion

A gold Albertina and medallion, the graduating curb links with t-bar fitting, in 9ct gold with a shield shaped sports medallion, in 15ct gold, total length 425 mm, circa 1899.

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, decoratively…

Antique 15ct Gold Albertina Chain with Tassel and Clip

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold Albertina chain, decoratively enhanced with T-bar, tassel, slide and single clip, coloured gold highlights. 22.8gm.

A Victorian 9ct gold Albertina rope twist double chain with…

Victorian 9ct Gold Albertina Chain with Charms and Tassel

A Victorian 9ct gold Albertina rope twist double chain with sliders, dog clip, large spring clasp, three charms and a tassel, 26.85gm.

An Edwardian 15ct gold Albertina, with two sliders, T-bar,…

Edwardian 15ct Gold Albertina with Sliders and Watch Key

An Edwardian 15ct gold Albertina, with two sliders, T-bar, small watch key, a small gold ball and a gold tusk, 34.3gm.

Three colour 15ct gold Albertina with tassel, 28grams

15ct Gold Albertina with Tassel and Three Colors

Three colour 15ct gold Albertina with tassel, 28grams

An 18ct gold Albertina; double rope chain with swivel and…

18ct Gold Albertina with Foxtail Tassel Drop

An 18ct gold Albertina; double rope chain with swivel and foxtail tassel drop attached with a 15ct gold t/bar. Length 33 cm. Weight 43.9gm

An Australian antique Albertina by Larard Bros, comprising…

Larard Bros 15ct Gold Albertina with Parrot Clasps

An Australian antique Albertina by Larard Bros, comprising elongated fancy links, with t-bar fitting and parrot clasps, in 15ct gold, hallmarked, total length 350 mm.

Victorian 18ct yellow gold fob chain of long Albertina style…

Victorian 18ct Tri-Colour Gold Fob Chain with Toggle Clasp

Victorian 18ct yellow gold fob chain of long Albertina style with a sliding toggle and applied tri colour gold decoration. Marked 18ct to each join and clasp. Approx length 48 cm (wearable length), 11 cm tassle length, total weight 25 grams

A Victorian Albertina. Finely crafted with decorative slide and…

Victorian 15ct Gold Albertina with Perfume Flask and Slide

A Victorian Albertina. Finely crafted with decorative slide and perfume flask,in yellow, green, pink and white 15ct gold

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold quality Albertina, the…

19th Century 15ct. Gold Albertina Fob Chain

A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold quality Albertina, the decorative lady's fob chain with double rope twist highlighted with coloured gold slides, tassel, shell drop, T-bar and single clasp fitting. 38gm. Length 32 cm.

A Victorian 15ct gold Albertina double rope twist chain, dog…

Ornate 15ct Gold Victorian Albertina Chain with Photo Slide

A Victorian 15ct gold Albertina double rope twist chain, dog clip, highly ornate slides, one set with a photo, tassel and T-bar, 37.26gm.

9ct rose gold Albertina necklace, the curb link chain…

9ct rose gold Albertina necklace, the curb link chain suspending a t-bar fitting, completed by two swivel clasps, length 600 mm, gross weight approximately 60.0 grams.

A c1900 15ct and 9ct gold Albertina ladies watch chain, the…

A c1900 15ct and 9ct gold Albertina ladies watch chain, the fancy triple strand yellow gold chain lengths and tassel testing as 15ct, the rose gold fittings testing as 9ct, length 27 cm. 23.7gm.