Antique 18kt Gold Trombone Lover’s Knot Albert Necklace | Chester 1915 Hallmarked | 18k T-Bar Dog Clip Watch Chain
$9,954.00
A magnificent antique 18kt gold Trombone Lover’s Knot Albert necklace, fully hallmarked and dated Chester 1915. Crafted in rich yellow gold with alternating trombone links and lover’s knot connectors, this substantial chain exudes Edwardian elegance and timeless style.
Each trombone link is hallmarked with the crown and 18, while the T-bar and dog clip are fully stamped with crown, 18, Chester assay mark, and maker’s marks. The year letter “P” confirms the date as 1915.
This exceptional necklace is both a collector’s piece and a wearable statement jewel. Traditionally worn as a watch chain, it now makes a striking gold chain necklace layered or solo.
✨ Details:
• Metal: 18kt solid gold (each link is XRF tested and hallmarked)
• Origin: Chester, England
• Year: 1915 (date letter P)
• Hallmarks:
1. crown and 18, Chester assay mark, year mark "P" for 1915.
2. Each trombone link is also hallmarked with crown and 18.
3. T-bar is hallmarked with crown, 18 and makers mark (worn down).
4. Dog-clip has 18, crown and makers mark.
• Length: 19.5 inches
• Weight: 57.93 grams
• Width of links: 4.5 mm
• Features: Trombone links, lover’s knot connectors, T-bar, dog clip
A rare opportunity to own a substantial antique 18kt gold Albert chain, steeped in history yet perfectly suited to modern wear.
The listing is for 1 chain.
Condition:
These are antique (100 years old) items. We keep them as is. No modifications have been made.
XRF results:
We use an XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analyzer. It does not damage the jewelry—it simply shines a safe beam onto the surface and measures what elements are present and in what percentages. This allows us to confirm whether the chain is really 18k gold. The test showed about 75% gold, which is right where we expect 18k to be. The balance was mostly copper and silver, which are common alloy metals used in 18k gold chains. Small variations (for example, 74% or 76%) are normal and within tolerance. XRF measures the surface layer of the chain. If the piece is solid gold, the reading reflects the true composition. If the piece were plated, the test might only pick up the plating metal, so we always look at the numbers closely to be sure.
If you order with us, you will get a verification certificate of the XRF results.