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Graduated Curb Single Albert with Rope-Twist Fob, c.1890
€285
Available
Insured, tracked shipping from Amsterdam
Researched and photographed in house
One of one, exactly the piece shown
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A Victorian single Albert in brass with graduated curb links and an attached fob with rope-twist wire border.
A single Albert watch chain in brass with graduated curb links, the links widening from the dog clip toward the bolt ring. The chain measures 24cm end to end and weighs 29.7 grams. Fitted with a dog clip at one end and a spring ring (bolt ring) at the other. An attached round fob hangs from the chain, with a rope-twist wire border on both sides and a 'GD' mark inside a heart on the reverse. One link shows a possible repair. Both clasps are functional but stiff. A compact Albert with period fob, suited to a waistcoat pocket.
Material
Brass / pinchbeck
Weight
29.7g
Length
24cm
Link Style
Graduated curb
Fittings
Dog clip, bolt ring (spring ring), attached fob
Fob
Round with rope-twist wire border, 'GD' in heart on reverse
Date
c.1890
Origin
Unknown
Hallmarks
'GD' in heart on fob reverse, chain unmarked
Chains
€285
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