Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Albert Chain 58.3 Grams Circa 1890 Pinchbeck fell out of use

Pinchbeck fell out of use in the second half of the 19th century being replaced by low carat gold which had been legalised in the in 1854”

Lovely patina to silver

Subtle 9ct rose gold in colour which compliments the soft lemon hue of the Citrine

Set in a very slightly raised gold bezel to an ornate scrolling border to very pretty detailed scrolled wide shoulders  to a nice wide half round shank

tightly clasps

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fancy Albert Chain 58.3 Grams Circa 1890 Pinchbeck fell out of useFancy double fetter link and faceted belcher link Albert chain dating to around 1890. This heavy and long example began its life as two separate but almost identical Albert chains as there is one Sterling dog clip and one round solid and secure sterling link joining the two half way around the chain. With the most beautiful and ornate fancy fetter links interspersed with also fancy faceted belcher links and T Bar. The subtle difference in the two