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Victorian Sterling Silver Albertina, Antique Watch Chain. Fancy Link Floral Engraved Beads with Tassel, Button Hook & Dog Clip. Circa 1800s.
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Late Victorian sterling silver albertina. This albertina is styled as a four chain design. The lengths of chain are connected to smaller sphere shaped engraved adornments. Between them, in the centre of the albertina is a large tapered bead crafted in alternate engraved and plain sections. Albertinas were made to carry pocket watches. There is a hook for the button and a dog clip for the pocket watch. The tassel then hangs from the end as an adornment. Circa 1880s - 1900s, likely European in origin.
Not marked, tested as sterling silver..
Total length end to end, including tassel length is 29.5 cm / 11.6 inches.
Tassel is approx 4.25 cm / 1.67 inches.
Weighs 20.9 grams.