13" 14k yellow gold elaborate fancy link Albert-style pocket watch chain with a fancy t-bar finding, art-deco style medium-weight 14k (tested) solid gold links have a large base oval shape with band and arc detailing one half of the link, these fancy links comprise the entire length of the primary and fob-drop arms, flat profile smooth polish 3-loop cloverleaf 14k (tested) center connector supports the primary, fob-drop and short oval-link 14k (tested) leader chain that connects to the t-bar, distinctive 14k (marked & tested) long fancy t-bar has two open rectangular shapes that are perpendicular to each other and then attached at short intervals with thin links, primary chain length is finished with a medium-sized heavy 14k (marked & tested) classic swivel clasp, fob-drop arm is finished with a new 14k (marked) small spring ring that will facilitate the easy addition of a decorative fob if desired.
T-bar & swivel are showing normal even wear, spring ring is a new addition and can be removed at no charge on request; the cloverleaf connector, based off the style, is likely a vintage replacement to the chain but is a matched color addition and in the general style of the links, links have been expertly rebuilt by a local jeweler that specializes in jewelry repair, there are a few marks from the repair however the color has been expertly matched and the links are now comparable to like-new thickness. Chain overall length measures approx. 332mm, fancy links measure approx. 4x11mm, oval links measure approx. 4x5mm, weighs approx. 15.6dwt. A beautiful example of an early 1900's solid gold chain, a great find for this type of detailed goldwork in a pocket watch chain, in excellent overall condition!
Please note: for this particular item, due to U.S. export limitations, we can only ship to domestic U.S. addresses.
- Year Made: early 1900s
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Material:
Solid Gold - Yellow
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Chain Style:
Albert
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Primary Finding:
t-bar
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Overall Length:
332mm (13.07 inches)
- Chain Link Size: 4x11mm (fancy links); 4x5mm (oval links)
- Chain Weight Class:
04Heavy
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
- Weight (dwt): 15.6dwt
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Our example photos show our items against a backdrop created from a men's medium-sized vest. Depending on the style you are looking to create with your chain, we offer that for someone with a slender build or short to average height, you can expect the shown item to hang off your person similar to the photo. If you have a larger build or are taller than average, please note the chain will hang differently off your person than shown.
As a rule of thumb, on an average-build male, we suggest straight or Albert style chains 10" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 10" to 14" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 14" or longer for heights over 6'2". For Double Albert chain styles, we suggest 20" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 18" to 30" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 24" or longer for heights over 6'2".
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