Graduated Curb Single Albert, Spring Ring and Dog Clip, c.1900

A substantial single Albert watch chain in graduated curb links, tapering from fine links at the dog clip to chunky links at the spring ring. The chain weighs 50 grams and measures 21cm end to end. The end ring at the spring-ring end is struck with a maker's lozenge and a French guarantee mark for small silver, and the dog clip with a further small mark, all worn. Fitted with a swivel dog clip at one end and a spring ring at the other, where a small ring with a fluted bead hangs from the end ring. No T-bar. The spring ring is stiff and does not snap back under its own tension. A heavy, handsome chain with a satisfying taper, offered as found.